AS TOLD BY ED HARRISON: Local Children’s Author Brings Her Father’s Childhood Story, “Larry the Lobster”, To Life

WILMINGTON, MA — Kristin Robinson, a Wilmington native and WHS Class of 1994 graduate, has successfully written and published a children’s book, Larry the Lobster, honoring her father, Edward D. (Ed) Harrison III, a former Wilmington High School educator, coach, and Athletic Director, by taking a childhood bedtime story he used to tell her and her siblings and bringing it to life.

The story centers on Larry, a kind, friendly lobster who likes helping others, and Rocky, a grumpy lobster that tends to start trouble. One day, Larry and Rocky meet, and after Larry is bullied by Rocky, something unexpected happens. Will Larry and Rocky become friends? In this deep blue sea adventure, children reading this book will learn that standing up for themselves doesn’t always have to end in conflict.

Only recently did Kristin discover that this story was her father’s own creation, and after adapting the story, along with colorful illustrations by Kristen Niedzielski, a New Hampshire-based illustrator, she created this book which is suitable for children of all ages as it teaches valuable lessons about friendship and conflict resolution.

For more information, please visit author Kristin Robinson’s website at kristinrobinsonauthor.com.