Mel Fell

A Caldecott Honor Book and ALA Notable Book of the Year! An innovative and charming tale about a plucky little bird, from the award-winning author-illustrator of Fox the Tiger.

Readers will delight in turning their book sideways and upside down to follow Mel on her journey from downward fall to triumphant flight in this tale of self-confidence and taking a leap of faith. Please note: For the best reading experience, ebook customers may want to lock the orientation of their device before beginning to read.

An especially enjoyable and satisfying read-aloud!

Sometimes, you might fall

               down,

                               down,

                                               down,

before you learn to fly

               up,

                               up,

                                               up…

• Interactive Reading Experience: Get ready to turn the book sideways and even upside down! Mel’s surprising journey from falling to flying is a hands-on adventure for kids and parents.
• Courage to Try New Things: Even though she’s scared and it’s a long way down, little Mel decides today is the day she will fly.
• A Fall Becomes a Success: What starts as a tumble out of the nest turns into a surprising first dive for a fish, proving that mistakes can lead to triumph.
• Supportive Animal Friends: From squirrels and spiders to her waiting Mama, Mel’s community is there to cheer her on every step of the way.