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Mabel and the Mountain

a story about believing in yourself
By Kim Hillyard
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Mabel and the Mountain by Kim Hillyard is a delightful story about a little fly named Mabel who dreams of achieving the impossible—climbing a mountain. With a heart full of determination and positivity, Mabel faces scepticism with a smile, conveying themes of courage, perseverance, and believing in oneself, making it a charming read for young children.
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Mabel and the Mountain will inspire, engage and empower readers everywhere; the perfect book for fans of Rob Biddulph, Rachel Bright and Jim Field.

Mabel may be small, but she has BIG plans...

Introducing the marvellous Mabel—an adventurous fly who dreams of climbing mountains, much to the disbelief of her flying friends.

From award-winning picture-book talent Kim Hillyard, this positive picture book will inspire readers big and small to follow their hearts and face new challenges.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241637852

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Board book

Date Published: 03 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Ladybird

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 193.0mm

Weight: 406g

Pages: 32

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Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Kim Hillyard Penguin Books

About the Author

Kim is an award-winning author/illustrator of children's picture books. Her debut picture book, Mabel and the Mountain, won the 2020 Sainsbury's Children's Book Award and in 2023 her book Gretel the Wonder Mammoth won the Best Illustrated Book in the Waterstones Children's Prize. After completing a degree in Drama at the University of Exeter, Kim Hillyard spent nine years working as a music journalist for various publications, including NME, Time Out and the BBC. She has also worked as a drama and arts facilitator, delivering assemblies, storytelling and workshops in schools, bookshops and community spaces on everything from phonics to creative writing.

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