A crab learns good manners through interactions with an octopus, dolphin and sea turtle.

The Polite Little Crab

Crabby the grumpy crab in a cozy little cave under the sea

Crabby was a very grumpy crab. He lived in a cozy little cave under the sea. Crabby never said 'please' or 'thank you.' One day, he met an octopus named Ollie. Ollie was very polite and always said nice things.

The Grumpy Crab

Ollie the octopus smiling while Crabby grumbles in the background

Ollie asked Crabby if he wanted to play. Crabby just grumbled and said, 'No!' Ollie smiled and said, 'Okay, maybe next time.' Crabby was surprised that Ollie wasn't mad. He started to think about being nicer.

Meeting Ollie the Octopus

Crabby and Daisy the dolphin swimming together happily

The next day, Crabby met a dolphin named Daisy. Daisy asked Crabby if he wanted to swim together. Crabby almost said 'No!' but then he remembered Ollie. Crabby said, 'Yes, please!' Daisy was so happy and they had lots of fun.

A Dolphin's Lesson

Crabby smiling while receiving a shiny shell from Timmy the sea turtle

Later, Crabby met a sea turtle named Timmy. Timmy gave Crabby a shiny shell. Crabby smiled and said, 'Thank you, Timmy!' Timmy was very happy and said, 'You're welcome, Crabby!' From that day on, Crabby always used good manners and made many friends.