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Simon Says by Cora Reef is a delightful children's book that follows the adventures of a young boy named Simon. He navigates the ups and downs of friendships and school life, using imagination and creativity. With themes of cooperation and understanding, the story encourages young readers to embrace teamwork and empathy.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this lively tale if you like stories about friendship, school adventures, and learning to listen and communicate with others. With its engaging narrative and relatable characters, this book offers valuable lessons about teamwork and understanding differences, making it a delightful read for young readers.

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Simon Seahorse embarks on an adventure to find his lost lucky pearl in this first book in The Not-So-Tiny Tales of Simon Seahorse chapter book series.

Meet Simon, a tiny seahorse with a not-so-tiny personality! Simon has lived near Coral Grove, a small village near the ocean, his whole life, but from the stories he tells, youโ€™d think heโ€™s traveled the seas! Itโ€™s not that Simon lies. He prefers the term โ€œembellishes,โ€ and his way of seeing the world makes the everyday extraordinary. So when his lucky pearl goes missing after he brings it to school one day, Simonโ€™s journey to find it is sure to be an epic tale!

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Not-So-Tiny Tales of Simon Seahorse chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

Series: The Not-So-Tiny Tales of Simon Seahorse

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  • Into the Kelp Forest
    Simon tries to catch the mysterious Kelp Monster in this fifth book in The Not-So-Tiny Tales of Simon Seahorse chapter book series. Simonโ€™s friends are talking about the mysterious Kelp Monster at school one day and, for once, Simon doesnโ€™t have anything to add to the story! Thatโ€™s because heโ€™s never even heard of the Kelp Monster. But from what...
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  • I Spy . . . a Shark!
    Simon Seahorse meets a shark in this second book of The Not-So-Tiny Tales of Simon Seahorse chapter book seriesโ€”and it turns out sharks make for great storiesโ€ฆand great friends! Simon and Olive love playing โ€œI Spyโ€ in Coral Jungle because there are so many things to see! There are different types of coral, seagrass, and all sorts of fish. But...
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  • Dragon Dreams
    Simon visits a fortune-telling sea dragon who makes an unsettling prediction in this seventh book in The Not-So-Tiny Tales of Simon Seahorse chapter book series. When Simon learns about a fortune-telling sea dragon, heโ€™s excited to hear his fortune! But Simonโ€™s not so excited when the sea dragon predicts that his best friend, Olive Octopus, is in danger. Even worse,...
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  • Simon Says
    Simon Seahorse embarks on an adventure to find his lost lucky pearl in this first book in The Not-So-Tiny Tales of Simon Seahorse chapter book series.Meet Simon, a tiny seahorse with a not-so-tiny personality! Simon has lived near Coral Grove, a small village near the ocean, his whole life, but from the stories he tells, youโ€™d think heโ€™s traveled the...
    Paperback
    $2900
    Available
    Ships in 2-3 weeks
  • Don't Pop the Bubble Ball!
    Simon tries out to be on a bubble ball team with his sister in this third book in The Not-So-Tiny Tales of Simon Seahorse chapter book series. Bubble ball is the most popular sport in Coral Grove. And Simonโ€™s oldest sister, Kya, is really good at it. One day, she announces that all the bubble ball teams are holding tryouts....
    Paperback
    $1799
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    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Seas the Day!
    Simon gives his friend a proper send-off before she moves away in this eighth book in The Not-So-Tiny Tales of Simon Seahorse chapter book series. Simonโ€™s friend DeeDee is moving away! Heโ€™s really going to miss her and decides to show her the best last day ever before she leaves Coral Grove. He comes up with lots of fun activities...
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    $3100
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  • Climbing Mount Aquarius
    Simonโ€™s storytelling takes him all the way to the top of a mountain in this ninth book in The Not-So-Tiny Tales of Simon Seahorse chapter book series. Simon has always loved a good story, but heโ€™s never heard one quite like Sir Sheldonโ€™s Mount Aquarius ascent. After his dad tells him the tale, Simon canโ€™t wait to share it with...
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  • Shell We Dance?
    Simon has lots of ideas about an upcoming dance performanceโ€”maybe too many ideasโ€”in the sixth book of The Not-So-Tiny Tales of Simon Seahorse chapter book series. Simon and his friends learn that their class is going to perform in a school-wide showcase, and they are so excited. What should they do? A play? A song? Simon suggests they create a...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781665903677

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 December 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Little Simon

Illustration: f-c matte UV cvr w-spot gloss and emboss; b&w halftone int illus

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Liam Darcy

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 186.0mm

Weight: 141g

Pages: 128

About the Author

Cora Reef has been telling tales for as long she can remember. She might not have grown up in a large family like Simonโ€™s, but her big imagination has always kept her company. Cora lives near Boston, Massachusetts, with her family, where she is never far from the ocean.

Liam Darcy is a British illustrator who loves to be inspired by animals, nature, and human interactions. Most of his work is created digitally but he occasionally experiments with paints and ink as well. Liam lives in London and when heโ€™s not creating art, he enjoys writing and fitness!

Also by Cora Reef

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  • Into the Kelp Forest
    Simon tries to catch the mysterious Kelp Monster in this fifth book in The Not-So-Tiny Tales of Simon Seahorse chapter book series. Simonโ€™s friends are talking about the mysterious Kelp Monster at school one day and, for once, Simon doesnโ€™t have anything to add to the story! Thatโ€™s because heโ€™s never even heard of the Kelp Monster. But from what...
    Paperback
    $1799
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • I Spy . . . a Shark!
    Simon Seahorse meets a shark in this second book of The Not-So-Tiny Tales of Simon Seahorse chapter book seriesโ€”and it turns out sharks make for great storiesโ€ฆand great friends! Simon and Olive love playing โ€œI Spyโ€ in Coral Jungle because there are so many things to see! There are different types of coral, seagrass, and all sorts of fish. But...
    Paperback
    $1799
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Dragon Dreams
    Simon visits a fortune-telling sea dragon who makes an unsettling prediction in this seventh book in The Not-So-Tiny Tales of Simon Seahorse chapter book series. When Simon learns about a fortune-telling sea dragon, heโ€™s excited to hear his fortune! But Simonโ€™s not so excited when the sea dragon predicts that his best friend, Olive Octopus, is in danger. Even worse,...
    Paperback
    $1799
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Don't Pop the Bubble Ball!
    Simon tries out to be on a bubble ball team with his sister in this third book in The Not-So-Tiny Tales of Simon Seahorse chapter book series. Bubble ball is the most popular sport in Coral Grove. And Simonโ€™s oldest sister, Kya, is really good at it. One day, she announces that all the bubble ball teams are holding tryouts....
    Paperback
    $1799
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Seas the Day!
    Simon gives his friend a proper send-off before she moves away in this eighth book in The Not-So-Tiny Tales of Simon Seahorse chapter book series. Simonโ€™s friend DeeDee is moving away! Heโ€™s really going to miss her and decides to show her the best last day ever before she leaves Coral Grove. He comes up with lots of fun activities...
    Paperback
    $3100
    Available
    Ships in 2-3 weeks
  • Climbing Mount Aquarius
    Simonโ€™s storytelling takes him all the way to the top of a mountain in this ninth book in The Not-So-Tiny Tales of Simon Seahorse chapter book series. Simon has always loved a good story, but heโ€™s never heard one quite like Sir Sheldonโ€™s Mount Aquarius ascent. After his dad tells him the tale, Simon canโ€™t wait to share it with...
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    Sold Out
  • Shell We Dance?
    Simon has lots of ideas about an upcoming dance performanceโ€”maybe too many ideasโ€”in the sixth book of The Not-So-Tiny Tales of Simon Seahorse chapter book series. Simon and his friends learn that their class is going to perform in a school-wide showcase, and they are so excited. What should they do? A play? A song? Simon suggests they create a...
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