# Mabel: A Mermaid Fable - Hardcover

by **Rowboat Watkins** (Author)

**A lovely and laugh-out-loud picture book from the award-winning author of _Rude Cakes_ and _Most Marshmallows_.**

**A silly read-aloud tale for kids about being yourself!** Mabel isn't like the other mermaids. Lucky isn't like the other octopuses. But when they find each other, they discover that true friendship isn't about how you look, and that sometimes what we are searching for is right under our noses.

The inimitable Rowboat Watkins is back with another humorous tale about being true to yourself.

\- A delightful, inspiring read-aloud book for toddlers that celebrates gender diversity and difference  
\- Stylish, accessible art brings this story of being true to yourself to hilarious life.  
\- Rowboat Watkins is a 2010 Sendak Fellow and Ezra Jack Keats honoree.

**Young readers of _Julian Is a Mermaid_, _Mary Wears What She Wants_, and _Exclamation Mark_ will find much to love in this tale that celebrates individuality and acceptance.**

\- Read-aloud books for kids age 3-5  
\- Books for teachers and librarians  
\- Gender, differences, being yourself

**Rowboat Watkins** was a recipient of the 2010 Sendak Fellowship, his book _Rude Cakes_ was an Ezra Jack Keats Honor Book, and the _New York Times_ praised his most recent title, _Most Marshmallows_, as "exquisite." Rowboat lives with his family in Brooklyn, New York.

### Author Biography

**Rowboat Watkins** was a recipient of the 2010 Sendak Fellowship, his book _Rude Cakes_ was an Ezra Jack Keats Honor Book, and the _New York Times_ praised his most recent title, _Most Marshmallows_, as "exquisite." Rowboat lives with his family in Brooklyn, New York.

**Number of Pages:** 40

**Dimensions:** 0.5 x 9.2 x 8.9 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** March 24, 2020

## Details

- **Price:** 16.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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