A hermit crab who has outgrown his old shell moves into a new one, which he decorates and enhances with the various sea creatures he meets in his travels.

Sherman, a young hermit crab, finds that shopping for a new shell isn't easy, especially when his mother prefers solid, sensible styles while he wants a shell with huge spikes.

A hermit crab who has outgrown his shell searches for a new one among the creatures of Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Includes a key which identifies the coral reef animals in the illustrations.