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Pagoo

Pagoo

AnimalsChildren's Books
Pages
87
Published
1957
Language
English

Synopsis

Follow Pagoo, a tiny hermit crab, from the moment he's born into the bustling world of a tide pool. He must quickly learn to trust his instincts to navigate dangers and find new shells as he grows. This charming story shows the challenges and wonders of marine life through the eyes of a determined little creature.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

InformativeAdventurous
SurvivalComing of Age

Genres

Animals Children's Books Nature Fantasy

About the author

H
Holling Clancy Holling

Holling Clancy Holling (born Holling Allison Clancy, August 2, 1900 – September 7, 1973) was an American author and illustrator, best known for the book Paddle-to-the-Sea, which was a Caldecott Honor Book in 1942. Paddle to the Sea won the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award in 1962. In 1966, Bill Mason directed the Oscar-nominated short film Paddle to the Sea, based on Holling's book, for the National Film Board of Canada. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holling_C._Holling

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Pagoo part of a series?

    Pagoo is a standalone story, but it shares a similar educational approach and focus on a single animal's life cycle with Holling C. Holling's other illustrated books, such as Seabird and Minn of the Mississippi.

  • What makes Pagoo unique among children's nature books?

    The book is notable for its detailed, scientifically accurate illustrations and diagrams that are integrated directly into the narrative, providing a visual encyclopedia of tide pool life alongside the story of Pagoo's adventures. This blend of storytelling and factual presentation was a hallmark of Holling's work.