Mabel's Topsy-Turvy Homes

2022 INDIES Finalist
Finalist, Picture Books, Early Reader (Children's)

A young girl learns to appreciate the benefits of her two houses while taking care of the class pet. Mabel’s parents are divorced; she struggles to adjust to the changes and inconsistencies this brings to her routine. Flipping through the scrapbook of adventures that Izzy, the class iguana, has been on, Mabel comes to see her circumstances in a new light. Contrasting warm and cool palettes complement this tale for any child who is searching for a new definition of home.

Reviewed by Danielle Ballantyne

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