Mel Fell: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner

(Hardback)

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A Caldecott Honor Book and ALA Notable Book of the Year! An innovative and charming tale about a plucky little bird, from the award-winning author-illustrator of Fox the Tiger.

Readers will delight in turning their book sideways and upside down to follow Mel on her journey from downward fall to triumphant flight in this tale of self-confidence and taking a leap of faith.

An especially enjoyable and satisfying read-aloud!

Sometimes, you might fall

down,

down,

down,

before you learn to fly

up,

up,

up...

Reviews

The mixed media drawings, alive with wonderful textures and soft colors, show Mel executing an impressive aerial somersault before blithely hurtling headfirst in parallel with the tree trunk as inhabitants below are thrown into comic panic, convinced that Mels dive-bombing will result in disaster.Hope may be the thing with feathers, but Mel proves that gutsy can be, too. Publishers Weekly (starred review) Young people, who find themselves on the precipice of new activities, routines, schools, and challenges so frequently, will savor this little kingfishers success and perhaps feel they can right themselves the next time they fall into a downward spiral.Encourages children to feel brave, to try, and to believe they can soar. Kirkus Reviews(starred review) Theres a good deal of humor in this lighthearted story; a slug keeps promising to help but never makes it far, and a fly is liberated (Im free!) from the spiders web when Mel falls through it. Tabors relaxed, loose-lined illustrations capture the energy of the fall as well as Mels endearing, determined personality. Horn Book (starred review) Heartening fare for nestlings facing plunges of their own. Booklist Clever wordplay and lively narration give this immediate appeal, while the unique composition and dynamic mixed-media art confer buoyant energy. Audiences will appreciate Mels no-nonsense, can-do attitude, and aspiring birdwatchers will find a few fun facts in the authors note. Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books

Author Bio

Corey R. Tabor is the author-illustrator of the picture books Snail Crossing, Fox and the Jumping Contest, and Fox and the Bike Ride, as well as I Can Read titles Fox is Late and the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning Fox the Tiger. Corey lives in Seattle with his wife and son, and spends his time making pictures and stories. You can visit him online at www.coreyrtabor.com.