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Bridging the gap between a picture book and early chapter book this tale of a brother and sister duo is sure to please.
Having moved into a new house the two were feeling a bit discombobulated amongst the movers and boxes and chaos. Nothing was as it should be and everything felt foreign and new. So they made the most of it by commandeering a box and setting sail on a grand adventure.
First Mate Sam and Captain Mabel voyage in the Handle With Care over rough seas, past pirates and sea serpents to a new land. But they’re not sure they’re ready for the dangers that may wait for them outside of the safety of their boat. But eventually hunger wins out and Sam makes the first daring move.
Next Mabel becomes a tour guide among the artifacts that used to belong in the before house. At the New House Museum she imparts her wisdom and experience but again Sam gets to have his say.
In the final chapter the two adventurers are off to space exploring the darkness and their new surroundings. This time its mom and dad to the rescue and as they all bed down for the night they’re eager for the prospects of more exploring on the horizon.
Sweet tales of adaptation and confronting fears with heart and soul and adorable details.
Mabel and Sam at Home: One Brave Journey in Three Adventures
Written by: Linda Urban
Illustrated by: Hadley Hooper
Publisher: Chronicle, 2018
Number of Pages: 56
Age Range: 4-8
Rating: 4/5
