by Jenny Slate
First published 2011
Marcel is a tiny shell who wears shoes and sees wonder everywhere he looks. He turns a lentil into a hat and uses a Dorito as a hang glider. Marcel knows he has many good qualities, even though his small size means he cannot lift things on his own. When he needs help, he calls his family. Marcel dreams of owning a real dog, but his imagination fills that gap too. This small shell proves that size does not determine the capacity for joy or the ability to find enchantment in simple moments. Marcel shows readers that ordinary objects become extraordinary when viewed through curious eyes. His world transforms everyday items into tools for adventure and play.
Genres: fiction, animals, fantasy, magical-realism, 21st-century, childrens
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
40 pages · Hardcover · Razorbill