Priscilla Cummings is the author of the Chadwick the Crab series and fourteen other picture books, as well as eight novels for older children. She lives in Annapolis, Maryland. A. R. Cohen lives in Jarrettsville, Maryland, and spends his time doing art and being a beekeeper.

What is most valuable and striking about these stories is the plight of the creatures as humans pollute their home, causing them to get sick or move. It seems a very subtle and effective way to get this destruction through to children as the animals remain endearing, clever, funny and unique. The illustrations are bright and full of color, capturing the mood of each participant. This would make a great classroom read especially if children were studying the environment and what is happening to it today. -- Youth Services Book Review

What is most valuable and striking about these stories is the plight of the creatures as humans pollute their home, causing them to get sick or move. It seems a very subtle and effective way to get this destruction through to children as the animals remain endearing, clever, funny and unique. The illustrations are bright and full of color, capturing the mood of each participant. This would make a great classroom read especially if children were studying the environment and what is happening to it today. -- Youth Services Book Review