Smith, Brian. Lobster Cop. Chris Giarrusso, Illustrator. Officer Clawsome Series; bk. 1. Harper Alley. 01/2023. 236pp. Graphic. GRADES 3 – 5. ADDITIONAL. $12.99. 978-0-06-313636-6.
Officer Clawsome, a red cartoon lobster, bumbles his way through solving a series of crimes in Caper Cove, somehow managing to catch the bad guys and becoming the hero. Digital illustrations depict an underwater city, aquatic animal citizens, and human-like buildings and structures. Humorous situations, silly actions, and word plays will pull young readers through this fast-paced, action-filled, mid-elementary graphic novel.
Joshua Rees — Daly City Public Library