Mabel: A Mermaid Fable (Mermaid Book for Ki... 9781452155272 by Watkins, Rowboat

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ISBN
9781452155272
Book Title
Mabel : a Mermaid Fable
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Item Length
9.3 in
Publication Year
2020
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
0.4 in
Author
Rowboat Watkins
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Topic
Fantasy & Magic, General, Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, Family / General (See Also Headings under Social Themes)
Item Weight
13.4 Oz
Item Width
9.2 in
Number of Pages
40 Pages
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Chronicle Books
ISBN-10
1452155275
ISBN-13
9781452155272
eBay Product ID (ePID)
17038676345

Product Key Features

Book Title
Mabel : a Mermaid Fable
Number of Pages
40 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Fantasy & Magic, General, Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, Family / General (See Also Headings under Social Themes)
Publication Year
2020
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Author
Rowboat Watkins
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
13.4 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
9.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2019-027486
Reviews
"Watkins anchors his congenial fable in friendship and self-acceptance... delightfully illustrated. A treasure worth discovering."-- Booklist, "Watkins anchors his congenial fable in friendship and self-acceptance. delightfully illustrated. A treasure worth discovering."-- Booklist, "[D]eft characterization and detailed world building by Watkins (Most Marshmallows) transcend the formulaic. artful renditions of beautiful sea slugs, undersea corals, and other marine life provide visual fireworks that amplify the story's compassionate message."-- Publishers Weekly, starred review -- -, "[ Mabel ] is a refreshing story of difference, acceptance, friendship, and self-confidence. A recommended purchase."- School Library Journal, [ Mabel ] is a warm story of friendship, with countless rich details in the illustrations: a treasure-strewn ocean floor and fabulously expressive nudibranchs (a kind of sea slug). Watkins' prose style is fun to read aloud, clipped and spare. a special book about being special."-- Kirkus Reviews, "[D]eft characterization and detailed world building by Watkins (Most Marshmallows) transcend the formulaic... artful renditions of beautiful sea slugs, undersea corals, and other marine life provide visual fireworks that amplify the story's compassionate message."-- Publishers Weekly, starred review, "[ Mabel ] is a refreshing story of difference, acceptance, friendship, and self-confidence. A recommended purchase."-- School Library Journal, "Watkins anchors his congenial fable in friendship and self-acceptance. delightfully illustrated. A treasure worth discovering."-- Booklist -- -, "[D]eft characterization and detailed world building by Watkins (Most Marshmallows) transcend the formulaic. artful renditions of beautiful sea slugs, undersea corals, and other marine life provide visual fireworks that amplify the story's compassionate message."-- Publishers Weekly, starred review, [ Mabel ] is a warm story of friendship, with countless rich details in the illustrations: a treasure-strewn ocean floor and fabulously expressive nudibranchs (a kind of sea slug). Watkins' prose style is fun to read aloud, clipped and spare... a special book about being special."-- Kirkus Reviews, Most Marshmallows'Expressive line drawings on real marshmallows pack beauty, tension, and drama into each page. This sweet flight of fancy will find a young audience eager to devour it.' Kirkus ReviewsRude Cakes'Witty, original. . . . A refreshing irreverence.' The New York Times 'As fresh and tasty as his confectionary cast.' Publishers Weekly, starred review 'Crammed with hilarious details and gently laced with an important lesson.' School Library Journal, starred review'Kids will be askingoh so nicelyto Read it again, please!' Booklist, starred reviewPete With No Pants'Loopy tidbits and an exhilarating final surprise.' The New York Times'Watkinss artwork recalls a combination of Maurice Sendak, Laurent de Brunhoff, and MElanie Watt.' Kirkus Reviews'Sure to incite major giggles.' The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens BooksBig Bunny'An inventive, clever outing.' Publishers Weekly, starred review'With ginormousread-aloud appeal, this title is highly recommended.' School Library Journal'RUN out to get this bookits totally hilarious.' Imagination Soup, "[ Mabel ] is a refreshing story of difference, acceptance, friendship, and self-confidence. A recommended purchase."- School Library Journal -- -, [ Mabel ] is a warm story of friendship, with countless rich details in the illustrations: a treasure-strewn ocean floor and fabulously expressive nudibranchs (a kind of sea slug). Watkins' prose style is fun to read aloud, clipped and spare. a special book about being special."-- Kirkus Reviews -- -
Grade From
Preschool
Grade To
Kindergarten
Synopsis
A lovely and laugh-out-loud picture book from the award-winning author of Rude Cakes and Most Marshmallows . A silly read-aloud tale for kids about being yourself! Mabel isn't like the other mermaids. Lucky isn't like the other octopuses. But when they find each other, they discover that true friendship isn't about how you look, and that sometimes what we are searching for is right under our noses. The inimitable Rowboat Watkins is back with another humorous tale about being true to yourself. * A delightful, inspiring read-aloud book for toddlers that celebrates gender diversity and difference * Stylish, accessible art brings this story of being true to yourself to hilarious life. * Rowboat Watkins is a 2010 Sendak Fellow and Ezra Jack Keats honoree. Young readers of Julian Is a Mermaid , Mary Wears What She Wants , and Exclamation Mark will find much to love in this tale that celebrates individuality and acceptance. * Read-aloud books for kids age 3-5 * Books for teachers and librarians * Gender, differences, being yourself Rowboat Watkins was a recipient of the 2010 Sendak Fellowship, his book Rude Cakes was an Ezra Jack Keats Honor Book, and the New York Times praised his most recent title, Most Marshmallows , as "exquisite." Rowboat lives with his family in Brooklyn, New York., A lovely and laugh-out-loud picture book from the award-winning author of Rude Cakes and Most Marshmallows . A silly read-aloud tale for kids about being yourself! Mabel isn't like the other mermaids. Lucky isn't like the other octopuses. But when they find each other, they discover that true friendship isn't about how you look, and that sometimes what we are searching for is right under our noses. The inimitable Rowboat Watkins is back with another humorous tale about being true to yourself. - A delightful, inspiring read-aloud book for toddlers that celebrates gender diversity and difference - Stylish, accessible art brings this story of being true to yourself to hilarious life. - Rowboat Watkins is a 2010 Sendak Fellow and Ezra Jack Keats honoree. Young readers of Julian Is a Mermaid , Mary Wears What She Wants , and Exclamation Mark will find much to love in this tale that celebrates individuality and acceptance. - Read-aloud books for kids age 3-5 - Books for teachers and librarians - Gender, differences, being yourself Rowboat Watkins was a recipient of the 2010 Sendak Fellowship, his book Rude Cakes was an Ezra Jack Keats Honor Book, and the New York Times praised his most recent title, Most Marshmallows , as "exquisite." Rowboat lives with his family in Brooklyn, New York., The universal message of 'be yourself' meets mermaids and octopuses in this sweet and silly picture book., A lovely and laugh-out-loud picture book from the award-winning author of Rude Cakes and Most Marshmallows . A silly read-aloud tale for kids about being yourself Mabel isn't like the other mermaids. Lucky isn't like the other octopuses. But when they find each other, they discover that true friendship isn't about how you look, and that sometimes what we are searching for is right under our noses. The inimitable Rowboat Watkins is back with another humorous tale about being true to yourself. - A delightful, inspiring read-aloud book for toddlers that celebrates gender diversity and difference - Stylish, accessible art brings this story of being true to yourself to hilarious life. - Rowboat Watkins is a 2010 Sendak Fellow and Ezra Jack Keats honoree. Young readers of Julian Is a Mermaid , Mary Wears What She Wants , and Exclamation Mark will find much to love in this tale that celebrates individuality and acceptance. - Read-aloud books for kids age 3-5 - Books for teachers and librarians - Gender, differences, being yourself Rowboat Watkins was a recipient of the 2010 Sendak Fellowship, his book Rude Cakes was an Ezra Jack Keats Honor Book, and the New York Times praised his most recent title, Most Marshmallows , as "exquisite." Rowboat lives with his family in Brooklyn, New York.
LC Classification Number
PZ7.1.W4Mab 2020

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