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How to handle horseshoe crabs

7/21/2014

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Hold the presses! Crab Moon is about to go into another round of picture book reprints. But this new edition will include an update.

When I wrote the book, back in the 20th century, the accepted way to flip a horseshoe crab was by grabbing its tail. That's how Daniel does it in my story. Since then, we've learned that holding a horseshoe crab by the tail can injure the crab. The accepted practice, now, is to grab the horseshoe crab by the sides.

If I had written the book today, that's how Daniel would have done it. It's too late to change the story or Kate Kiesler's beautiful painting. But we are adding a warning to the facts about horseshoe crabs at the end of the book.

I'm glad Candlewick is being so diligent. And I sure hope no horseshoe crabs have gotten hurt as a result of my story. That's the last thing Daniel would want.


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New picture book in the works

12/1/2013

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Scholastic Press is publishing my next picture book!  It's about an apple grower, a beekeeper, and a misunderstanding that escalates into a feud. The title (for now) is BEES IN THE TREES.  I am thrilled to join the Scholastic family, and eager to begin working with my editor, Tracy Mack, who is now narrowing in on the perfect artist to pair with my words. Who will it be? I'll let you know as soon as I can.


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