Is This a House for Hermit Crab? | Reading Rainbow Stories

Examine the meaning of “home” in this story about a hermit crab who has outgrown his shell. LeVar Burton builds a house for the flying friends in his backyard. The featured book, Is This a House for Hermit Crab?, is read aloud by singer and actress Eartha Kitt. Viewers watch the “Lifestyles of the Wild and Tameless” to see where a variety of animals live. After watching, use the provided classroom guide, activities, and discussion questions to further explore the topics covered in this book.