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Pearl

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By Molly Idle

Read by Kim Mai Guest

Read by Kella Kennedy

Formats and Prices

On Sale
Aug 20, 2019
Publisher
Hachette Audio
ISBN-13
9781549183638

Format

  1. ebook
  2. Hardcover

Format:

  1. Audiobook Download (Unabridged)
  2. ebook $9.99 $12.99 CAD
  3. Hardcover $18.99 $24.99 CAD

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Caldecott Honor author-illustrator Molly Idle 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.

Genre:

  • Children's Books
  • Juvenile Fiction
  • Mermaids
  • Mermaids & Mermen

  • [*] "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
  • [*] "This contemporary fable is sure to captivate."
    School Library Connection, starred review
  • "Glorious."
    School Library Journal
  • "The story soars toward a light-filled, celestial conclusion."
    Publishers Weekly

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Molly Idle

About the Author

Molly Idle is the award-winning creator of many books, including the mermaid tales Pearl and Coral. Molly’s work as an author-illustrator also includes the Tea Rex series and the Caldecott Honor Book Flora and the Flamingo. Molly lives in Arizona with her family and invites you to visit her at idleillustration.com.

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