About the Book & Author

Written for children ages 2-4 years, “Blue Crab In A Red Desert” follows a brave little blue crab as he explores a place that is wild and new. Blue Crab maneuvers his way through tough obstacles with creativity and bravery, and invokes adventure! Blue Crab inspires readers to try their best despite challenges they may face, and have a little fun in the process.

The illustrations in this 5x7" board book feature water-color collage. The book has 20 inside pages, and end papers. Retail cost is $20 USD, plus tax.

"This is a celebration of my love for the wild places we call home and the people whose life's work it is to protect them. Written for both of our daughters."-AnneLiese

AnneLiese is an artist and self-published children’s book author from Silver City, New Mexico. Inspiration for this book came from her husband, their two daughters, and years of living on the road

in the desert southwest.

Want Blue Crab to visit your town? Contact AnneLiese to book a reading, sale, and signing event.

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Blue Crab in a Red Desert

$20.00

Excluding Sales Tax

Boxcar Stickers

Gila Bend LLC is proud to support local businesses and fellow artists. These Blue Crab stickers are hot off the press from Silver City-based Boxcar Stickers company.

Each pack of stickers includes a red desert background and a sheet of crabs, red rocks, and the book title for $3.

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Blue Crab's Book Tour

Summer 2024

Blue Crab had a blast on his book tour this summer! After visiting Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Pennsylvania, and many places in between, Blue Crab completed the loop back to New Mexico. See a full store list below to find a location near you to buy "Blue Crab in a Red Desert" in a brick-and-mortar.

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