Crabby Tidepool Tales
Written by Eva Bey
Illustrated by Eliza Thorncroft
Welcome to the whimsical world of the Crabby Tidepool Tales - a sparkling collection of seaside stories where ocean creatures splish, splash and swirl and shine! From silly starfish to thoughtful snails and curious crabs, these tales celebrate the magic of tide and rock pools, coral reefs and sandy shores.
Discover The Series
Crabby Tidepool Tales Collection
Explore all 24 tales set over a 3 part series
Ideal for early listeners & readers, ages 3–10.
Each part of the series is thoughtfully crafted for growing readers, beginning with playful rhymes and gently progressing to imaginative adventures for confident young readers. Whether it’s your first storytime snuggle or a solo reading splash, there’s a tale here for every child to treasure.
Wiggles & Giggles Tidepool Shell Reading Series
Pre-K to K / Ages 3 to 5 (Read-aloud)
Grade 2 to 3 / Ages 7 to 8 (Early Independent Reading)
Dip your toes into a world of wiggles, giggles and watery world of the tidepools! This charming early-reader series features playful rhymes and gentle adventures with ocean-critters like crabs, fish, snails, sandpipers, and starfish. Perfect for toddlers and preschool listeners, filled with rhythm, repetition and silly fun that’s just right for read-aloud moments and little giggles. Simple, rhyming great for young readers building their confidence with independent reading.
Beneath the Waves Fish Reading Series
K to Grade 2 / Age 5 to 6 (Read-aloud)
Grade 3 to 4 / Ages 8 to 9 (Independent Reading)
Dive a little deeper! This sweet series invites young readers into the vibrant world just beneath the waves. With warm-hearted stories of friendship, courage and discovery, each tale features familiar sea creatures learning new things about themselves - and the wonders of the ocean around them.
Ocean Friends Seahorse Reading Series
Grade 2 to 3/Ages 6 to 8 (Read Aloud)
Grade 4 to 5/Ages 9 to 10 (Independent Reading)
Adventure awaits along the shore! With a splash of wonder and a swirl of seafoam, this illustrated chapter-style series brings young readers into the deeper mysteries of the ocean. From hidden treasure maps to magical sandcastles and underwater concerts, every tale holds a secret worth uncovering.
No Shell for Sheldon
Nora’s Slow Day
Coral the Curious Crab
Ooma & Eight Armed Hugs
Sandpiper’s Sideways Day
Little Finn Finds His Fin
Tiny Turtle’s First Swim
Gertie the Giggling Gull
Crab’s Big Race
Pearl and the Driftwood Fort
Nora the Night Snail
Sandy Starfish Shiny Quest
Crabby’s Grumpy Day
Sandpiper Who Didn’t Want to Fly
Octopus and Secret Map
The Great Beach Cleanup Parade
Piper Perfect Beach Adventure
Snail who wanted to swim
Captain Crab and Treasure of Shell Cove
Turtle & Octopus Race Around the Reef
Tidepool Talent Show
Crab and Hermit Crabs Shell Quest
Starfish’s Shy New Friend, Sol
“Even though I walk sideways, every journey is right in your shell”
“Every tidepool hides a new adventure”
Why Families and Educators Love Crabby Tidepool Tales:
Uplifting messages of friendship, courage, and kindness
Nature-rich settings with educational value
Characters that model empathy and creative problem-solving
Three reading levels to support growing readers
Beautiful, collectible storytelling set in a timeless literary world
Discover the joy of storytelling woven with the wonder of the sea and shore, and let the Crabby Tidepool series become a cherished part of your family’s bookshelf.
About the Author
Eva Bey is a storyteller of heartwarming stories of quiet woodland adventures and gentle friendships. She grew up surrounded by storybooks, walks in the park, and cozy fireplaces, where bears, rabbits, and other friendly woodland creatures filled the pages of her dreams.
Inspired by the simple joys of nature and friendship, she created The Kingswell Bears, Spindle the Spider, and Crabby Tidepool Tales to celebrate kindness, community and the small, brave moments that make everyday life magical and bringing the joy of cozy tales to young readers and families around the world.
When not writing, Eva enjoys tending to her garden, sipping tea, and finding inspiration through her travels to far off places and among the trees.