Corey R. Tabor is the author-illustrator of the picture books Snail Crossing, Fox and the Jumping Contest, and Fox and the Bike Ride, as well as I Can Read titles Fox is Late and the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning Fox the Tiger. Corey lives in Seattle with his wife and son, and spends his time making pictures and stories. You can visit him online at www.coreyrtabor.com.
“The mixed media drawings, alive with wonderful textures and soft
colors, show Mel executing an impressive aerial somersault before
blithely hurtling headfirst in parallel with the tree trunk as
inhabitants below are thrown into comic panic, convinced that Mel’s
dive-bombing will result in disaster…. ‘Hope’ may be the thing
with feathers, but Mel proves that ‘gutsy’ can be, too.” —
Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Young people, who find themselves on the precipice of new
activities, routines, schools, and challenges so frequently, will
savor this little kingfisher’s success and perhaps feel they can
right themselves the next time they fall into a downward
spiral….Encourages children to feel brave, to try, and to believe
they can soar.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“There’s a good deal of humor in this lighthearted story; a slug
keeps promising to help but never makes it far, and a fly is
liberated (“I’m free!”) from the spider’s web when Mel falls
through it. Tabor’s relaxed, loose-lined illustrations capture the
energy of the fall as well as Mel’s endearing, determined
personality.” — Horn Book (starred review)
“Heartening fare for nestlings facing plunges of their own.” —
Booklist
“Clever wordplay and lively narration give this immediate appeal,
while the unique composition and dynamic mixed-media art confer
buoyant energy. Audiences will appreciate Mel’s no-nonsense, can-do
attitude, and aspiring birdwatchers will find a few fun facts in
the author’s note.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s
Books
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