A Mouthful of Minnows

Name: A Mouthful of Minnows
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SKU: 9780063093225
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By John Hare

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Summary

A Mouthful of Minnows, written by John Hare, is an engaging children's book that offers a whimsical look at the world through the adventures of a frog on a treacherous journey. As Frog encounters a pond brimming with life, he learns lessons about friendship and perseverance. With illustrations that capture the magic and challenges of the natural world, this book is a delightful exploration for young readers.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you have a soft spot for charming animal tales filled with adventure and humour. Perfect for young readers who love following curious creatures on whimsical journeys, it offers engaging storytelling and captivating illustrations that spark imagination.

Higgins’s We Don’t Eat Our Classmates and Peter Brown’s You Will Be My Friend!

At the bottom of the pond, Alphonso the snapping turtle opens his mouth wide, wiggles his worm-like tongue, and waits patiently for breakfast.

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A fishing story like no other!

Alphonso the alligator snapping turtle can’t wait for breakfast. But what if his breakfast is too likable and friendly to eat? A Mouthful of Minnows is a humorous picture book about patience, generosity, friendship, and empathy (as well as the awesome mysteries of nature!) that will lure in fans of Ryan T. Higgins’s We Don’t Eat Our Classmates and Peter Brown’s You Will Be My Friend!

At the bottom of the pond, Alphonso, the snapping turtle, opens his mouth wide, wiggles his worm-like tongue, and waits patiently for breakfast. He barely notices a measly minnow, but he’s thrilled when the entire school shows up. Alphonso’s perseverance has paid off! But when a whole family of minnows arrives to celebrate together, Alphonso’s true character emerges, and he has second thoughts about the breakfast he’s been waiting for.

Acclaimed author-artist John Hare’s artwork is textured, playful, educational, and energetic, bringing the depths of the underwater setting to life. A Mouthful of Minnows is a surprising and heartwarming picture book that is a great choice for story time and bedtime.

Includes information about alligator snapping turtles.

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A Mouthful of Minnows by John Hare is praised for its engaging storytelling and vibrant artwork. Alphonso, an alligator snapping turtle, has a unique way of attracting minnows, featuring a tongue that resembles a worm. The narrative unfolds as this turtle’s strategy takes an unexpected turn, leading to an adventure with a heartwarming twist, beautifully illustrated with digitally enhanced paintings and complemented by factual notes about the species.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780063093225

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 June 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Greenwillow Books

Contributors:

Illustrated by John Hare
Illustrated by John Hare

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 241.0mm

Height: 241.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 40

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational John Hare

About the Author

John Hare spent his youth in Kansas drawing comic strips about snakes, making spoof yearbooks to entertain his friends, and writing stories about a crime-fighting crocodile. He earned a degree in graphic design and got a job as a production artist at a sportswear company. Later, he moved to Kansas City and worked as a freelance graphic designer. One day, he picked up a brush and painted a scene for his son's nursery. That's when he realized he still wanted nothing more than to bring stories to life. John Hare now lives in Gladstone, Missouri, where he is fortunate to work from his home studio. He is the author of the acclaimed Field Trip to the Moon and Field Trip to the Ocean Deep.