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  • Mel Fell

Mel Fell

Author
Corey R Tabor
Illustrator
Corey R Tabor
Publication Date
February 02, 2021
Genre / Grade Band
Fiction /  K − 1st
Language
English
Format
Picture Book
Mel Fell
Description

From Geisel Award–winning author-illustrator Corey Tabor comes a tale about self-confidence and taking a leap of faith, starring an adorable, brave kingfisher.

Sometimes, you might fall

                down,

                                down,

                                                down,

before you learn to fly

                up,

                                up,

                                                up…

A charming and innovative tale about a plucky little bird, from the award-winning author of Fox the Tiger.

Publication date
February 02, 2021
Genre
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780062878014
Publisher
Balzer & Bray/Harperteen
BISAC categories
JUV039220 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Values & Virtues
JUV002000 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | General

Kirkus

Starred Review

Encourages children to feel brave, to try, and to believe they can soar.

Student from Elizabeth D. Redd Elementary in VA
January 22, 2026
Corey R Tabor
Corey R. Tabor is the author and illustrator of the Caldecott Honor–winning Mel Fell, three-time Geisel Award winner for Fox Has a Problem, Fox at Night, and Fox the Tiger, and Geisel Honor recipient for Fox versus Fox. His other acclaimed titles include the young graphic novel chapter books Sir Ladybug, Sir Ladybug and the Queen Bee, and Sir Ladybug and the Bookworms; the picture books Bear for a Day, Cranky, Crabby Crow (Saves the World), Ursula Upside Down, Simon and the Better Bone, Snail Crossing, Fox and the Bike Ride, and Fox and the Jumping Contest; and the I Can Reads Fox versus Winter, Fox Is Late, and Fox Plays Ball. Corey R. Tabor lives in Tacoma, Washington, with his wife and son and spends his time making pictures and stories.
Texas 2x2 Reading List
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Selection 2022
Caldecott Medal
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Honor Book 2022
ALSC Notable Children's Book
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Selection 2022
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