At a Glance
Published: 20th August 2019
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Caldecott Honor author-illustrator Molly Idle (Flora and the Flamingo) dazzles with an original mermaid tale about how small, persistent actions can achieve great things.
Sometimes the tiniest light can shine the brightest! Like the other mermaids of the deep, Pearl longs to care for the endless beaches, coral reefs, and towering kelp forests of her vast ocean world. So when her mother asks her to tend to a mere grain of sand, Pearl is heartbroken. It takes all her patience and determination to discover how even the littlest mermaid can transform the world.
Caldecott Honor-winning author and artist Molly Idle has masterfully crafted a modern classic in this mesmerizing tale about the immense power of small actions.
About the Author
Molly Idle's work as an author-illustrator includes the Caldecott Honor Book Flora and the Flamingo, Flora and the Penguin, Flora and the Peacocks, Flora and the Chicks, Flora and the Ostrich, and Tea Rex, Camp Rex, Sea Rex, and Santa Rex, among other books, including Pearl, an original fable about a mermaid who learns the power of one small act. She lives with her family in Arizona, and invites you to visit her at idleillustration.com.
Industry Reviews
"The story soars toward a light-filled, celestial conclusion."
Publishers Weekly
"This contemporary fable is sure to captivate."
School Library Connection, starred review
"For her fable about patience and perseverance, Idle has created stunning watery spreads, full of curves reflecting the gently scalloped edges of the giant clam that is Pearl's home. ...Careful word choice and thoughtful phrasing make this a pleasure to read aloud. A gentle, glowing lesson that even the smallest efforts can lead to large, even environmental results."
Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Glorious."
School Library Journal
Publishers Weekly
"This contemporary fable is sure to captivate."
School Library Connection, starred review
"For her fable about patience and perseverance, Idle has created stunning watery spreads, full of curves reflecting the gently scalloped edges of the giant clam that is Pearl's home. ...Careful word choice and thoughtful phrasing make this a pleasure to read aloud. A gentle, glowing lesson that even the smallest efforts can lead to large, even environmental results."
Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Glorious."
School Library Journal
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ISBN: 9781549183638
ISBN-10: 154918363X
Published: 20th August 2019
Format: Digital Audiobook
Language: English
Audience: Children
For Ages: 4+ years old
Publisher: Hachette Audio
Duration: 00:06.13
