Introducing the marvelous Mabel – a small, adventurous fly who dreams of climbing mountains despite her friends’ doubts. With beautiful bold art, a great message about facing challenges, and a plucky little heroine being brave, this story is perfect for teaching the power of confidence, believing in yourself, and surrounding yourself with people who encourage you to chase your dreams.
Mabel is a little fly with Big Plans. She is determined to do the following: (1) Climb a mountain. (2) Host a dinner party. (3) Make friends with a shark. Mabel's friends insist that she should reign in her dreams and be a little more realistic about her abilities, but Mabel doesn't let that deter her. Mabel knows the truth about Big Plans: Don't listen to those who say you cannot. Listen to those who say you can! So, even though a mountain is very, very high and Mabel is very, very small, she refuses to give up.
This beautiful, empowering story will inspire readers big and small to be a little less timid, and a little more Mabel! Kirkus praised, “[T]he message shines bright…Featuring a protagonist who brims with grit and determination, Hillyard’s tale is affirming…[Mabel] is a delight. Readers can’t help but cheer her on. Small but mighty.”
Uplifting and positive, MABEL AND THE MOUNTAIN is a great fit for fans of The Little Engine That Could, Smallest Girl in Second Grade, and Tomorrow I’ll Be Brave.---from the publisher
32 pages 978-0593659021 Ages 4-8 and most adults
Keywords: believing in yourself, fly, size, self image, self esteem, self confidence, perseverance, overcoming obstacles, power of positive thinking, determination, grit, 4 year old, 5 year old, 6 year old, 7 year old, 8 year old, empowerment, encouragement
