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Pearl by Molly Idle

alizontheamazon's review against another edition

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2.0

I thought the illustrations were beautiful, but didn't really understand the message.

sarabearian's review against another edition

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What a delightful gem of a book! It shows how something seemingly small and insignificant can turn into something so much greater and lustrous. A wonderful story.
-Jen K.

egcoast2coast's review against another edition

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adventurous inspiring fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

rhrousu's review against another edition

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4.0

Pretty! Recommended for ages 4-6.

libraryladykati's review against another edition

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5.0

Loved. I need more Molly Idle and I need it NOW. How does she create such magic in her work?

librarybonanza's review against another edition

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4.0

Age: Preschool-1st grade
Ocean Life: Mermaids

A little mermaid is ready to share the responsibility that the adult mermaids keep in protecting the ocean. Her mother gives her one tiny grain of sand to keep and protect.
"But Mother..." protested Pearl, "you said I could help with something important."

"The smallest of things can make a great difference"

Through her tender care and protection, the grain grows and glows until it is so big that she sets it into the sky to shine over the land.

I would give this an extra star for my own self-interest because it is reminiscent of motherhood and childrearing. But children will still enjoy the enchanting story and the inspiration to nurture the littlest of ideas or the smallest of passions.

jmshirtz's review against another edition

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5.0

A beautiful mermaid book! I adore Molly Idle's illustrations in all of her works, but I'm especially fond of how she's done her mermaids. I also loved the turn the story took; I was not expecting it and it ended up being absolutely beautiful, both in sight and in message.

mrchance's review against another edition

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3.0

Gorgeous illustrations accompany a story that screams THIS IS AN ALLEGORY. The artwork is soft and almost glows. Even the mermaids look snuggly, not fishy and scaly.

strahmboli's review against another edition

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4.0

Forever a Molly Idle fan.

banana83854's review against another edition

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4.0

Lovely.