Molly Idle

"Cordelia and her brother host a tea party for an unusual guest--a T-Rex!"--

Tea Rex

A moving intergenerational tale about the magic of memory and the gift of sharing our stories, from a Caldecott-winning creator. Something magical happens when Hazel and Hilda are together. As the seasons pass, Hazel's broom whisks the dust off many years of joyful memories, and young Hilda watches them come to life. But is it magic making memories...or are memories making magic? This poignant tale and artistic tour de force from Caldecott Honoree Molly Idle gently explores the passage of time and the transcendent power of sharing our stories.

Witch Hazel

Caldecott Honor author-illustrator Molly Idle dazzles with an original mermaid tale about how small, persistent actions can achieve great things. Sometimes the tiniest light can shine the brightest! Like the other mermaids of the deep, Pearl longs to care for the endless beaches, coral reefs, and towering kelp forests of her vast ocean world. So when her mother asks her to tend to a mere grain of sand, Pearl is heartbroken. It takes all her patience and determination to discover how even the littlest mermaid can transform the world. Caldecott Honor-winning author and artist Molly Idle has masterfully crafted a modern classic in this mesmerizing tale about the immense power of small actions.

Pearl

Having mastered ballet in Flora and the Flamingo, Flora takes to the ice and forms an unexpected friendship with a penguin. Twirling, leaping, spinning, and gliding, on skates and flippers, the duo mirror each other's graceful dance above and below the ice. But when Flora gives the penguin the cold shoulder, the pair must figure out a way to work together for uplifting results. Artist Molly Idle creates an innovative, wordless picture book with clever flaps that reveal Flora and the penguin coming together, spiraling apart, and coming back together as only true friends do.

Flora and the Penguin

The darling, dancing Flora is back, and this time she's found two new friends: a pair of peacocks! But amidst the fanning feathers and mirrored movements, Flora realizes that the push and pull between three friends can be a delicate dance. Will this trio find a way to get back in step? In the third book featuring Flora and her feathered friends, Molly Idle's gorgeous art combines with clever flaps to reveal that no matter the challenges, true friends will always find a way to dance, leap, and soar—together.

Flora and the Peacocks

Inspired by Caldecott Honor book Flora and the Flamingo, this series of board books is perfect for the very youngest Flora fans. When a new feathered friend seems so different from her, Flora discovers that opposites, in fact, attract! Featuring fold-out pages and Molly Idle's graceful artwork, this adorable book of opposites will delight young children as they master new words and concepts.

An Opposites Book by Molly Idle

Flora and the Ostrich

A follow-up to Tea Rex finds young Cordelia hoping that a shared camping adventure will be a more suitable activity to share with her dinosaur friends, who interpret what Cordelia's camping guide recommends in unexpected ways.

Camp Rex

Glub, Glub, Glub. What could that be down in the sea? Is it a fish? A snail? A mermaid's tail? No, it's bigger than that . . . a LOT bigger . . . it's Sea Rex! Join Cordelia and her crestaceous companions as they spend a memorable day at the beach, as only dinosaurs can do! Have more upROARious adventures with T. Rex! 'Idle has a gift for comic composition.' Publishers Weekly'. . . certain to raise more than a few giggles . . .' Kirkus Reviews'A fine example of how words and pictures can lock horns to charming effect.' Booklist

Sea Rex

From a Caldecott Honor–winner—Learn about opposites and dance along as Flora attempts to befriend a shy ostrich. Inspired by Caldecott Honor book Flora and the Flamingo, this e-book is perfect for the very youngest Flora fans. When a new feathered friend seems so different from her, Flora discovers that opposites, in fact, attract! Featuring Molly Idle’s graceful artwork, this adorable e-book of opposites will delight young children as they master new words and concepts. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which looks almost identical to the print edition. Praise for Flora and the Ostrich “Children will be delighted. Opposites, friendship, and beautiful artwork all in one charmingly designed book.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “In Ostrich, Flora befriends the long-necked bird. . . . Idle’s characters, girl and birds alike, are wonderfully expressive, and the images have a timeless quality.” —School Library Journal (starred review)

An Opposites Book

What could that be down in the sea? Is it a fish? A snail? A mermaid’s tail? No, it’s bigger than that . . . a LOT bigger . . . it’s Sea Rex! Join Cordelia and her cretacious companions as they spend a memorable day at the beach, as only dinosaurs can do!

Invites young readers to practice counting as a little girl named Flora attempts to keep up as more and more friendly chicks emerge from the nest, in a wordless board book with interactive flaps.

A Counting Book by Molly Idle

Flora and the Chicks

A 2014 Caldecott Honor Book In this innovative wordless picture book with interactive flaps, Flora and her graceful flamingo friend explore the trials and joys of friendship through an elaborate synchronized dance. With a twist, a turn, and even a flop, these unlikely friends learn at last how to dance together in perfect harmony. Full of humor and heart, this stunning performance (and splashy ending!) will have readers clapping for more! Double tap the flaps to open and close them, swipe the corners of the book to turn from page to page, and activate the soundtrack to listen to the music while you read your new ebook!

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