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Highlights
- This is Mabel's house . . . and this is also Mabel's house.
- 3-8 Years
- 10.1" x 8.73" Hardcover
- 32 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Family
Description
About the Book
Mabel's new living situation now that her parents have split has her feeling topsy-turvy, but a weekend caring for the class pet helps her realize that having two homes isn't such a bad thing after all.Book Synopsis
This is Mabel's house . . . and this is also Mabel's house.
New routines, rules, and bedrooms: after her parents' divorce, Mabel's new living situation has her feeling topsy-turvy. As she learns to adjust to having two different houses, she struggles to understand her anxiety and frustration. But a weekend caring for the class pet helps Mabel realize that having more than one home isn't such a bad thing after all. Mabel and Izzy the Iguana make a colorful duo in this lighthearted picture book, helping kids adapt to their own new, topsy-turvy adventures.
Review Quotes
This sweet tale highlights the exciting variety of a two-home child's experiences, validating them all. Parental love and quality time are ever present in the warm, cozy illustrations. . . Doubly fun! --Kirkus Reviews
"Contrasting warm and cool palettes complement this tale for any child who is searching for a new definition of home." --Foreword Reviews