Books by Angela V. Sayre

Hermit crab wisdom, one shell at a time.

The humble hermit crab has a lot to teach us, at every stage of life. These books are written by Crustacean Plantation founder Angela V. Sayre, and sales support Crustacean Plantation's work for the wild hermit crabs of the Florida Keys.

Book cover of Hermit Crab Wisdom: Little Lessons for Big Hearts by Angela V. Sayre, showing two hermit crabs in the sand

For young readers

Hermit Crab Wisdom: Little Lessons for Big Hearts

A rhyming journey for young readers and the young at heart.

Bright colors and catchy rhymes follow a wise little hermit crab who gently shares life's big lessons: patience, new perspectives, and facing change with curiosity, courage, and kindness. It's a joyful way to spark curiosity and build character.

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Book cover of Adapt and Thrive: Hermit Crab Wisdom for Life's Journey by Angela V. Sayre, showing a hermit crab in a large shell

For grown-ups

Adapt and Thrive: Hermit Crab Wisdom for Life's Journey

A heartfelt guide to embracing change and building resilience.

Life is constant change, much like a hermit crab searching for its next shell. Drawing on these adaptable creatures, each chapter offers reflections, practical insights, and thoughtful questions to help you:

  • Embrace change as a powerful catalyst for personal evolution.
  • Build unwavering resilience in the face of adversity.
  • Balance solitude with meaningful connections.
  • Cultivate self-care and unwavering perseverance.
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