Mel Fell is a children's picture book written and illustrated by Corey R. Tabor, published on February 2, 2021, by Balzer + Bray, a HarperCollins imprint. It focuses on Mel, a kingfisher, as she attempts her first flight. The book was received positively, and was the recipient of a Caldecott Honor in 2022.
Publishers Weekly gave the book a starred review and praised the technique utilized by Tabor for the illustrations, commenting how they are "alive with wonderful textures and soft colors."[1]Kirkus Reviews noted that the story, about a kingfisher plummeting towards the water below her, has a vertical format that "prompts readers to look longitudinally at each spread," which "inspires both excitement and anxiety."[2] They concluded by saying the book could inspire young readers "to feel brave, to try, and to believe they can soar."[2]
Kate Quealy-Gainer, writing for the Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, commented on the book's narration, which they considered to be "lively," and the illustrations, which "confer buoyant energy."[3] Julie Danielson, for The Horn Book Magazine, called Mel Fell a "playful and innovatively designed book" and added that having to turn the book to read it makes the story "even more dramatic."[4]
^Sullivan, Meghan Collins (January 24, 2022). "'The Last Cuentista' and 'Watercress' win top children's book awards". NPR. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
^"Mel Fell". Cactus Film Festival (in Italian). Retrieved March 10, 2024.
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