Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards silver medalists
Trade professionals describe this book as “unique,” “lyrical,” “funny,” and “wonderfully absurd”—with a “memorable” lead character. Mr. Mouthful is a windbag whose highfalutin talk causes trouble and confusion for kids. But he learns his lesson when a little girl wanders off a dock, falls into the water, and needs to be rescued—fast. Kids will laugh at the antics of Mr. Mouthful and his monkey, Dupree. They will learn some new words. And they will love the jaunty illustrations of Kerry Bell.
Reviews
A valuable book that you will fall in love with. Will definitely last through several stages of a child’s life. Funny, silly, creative . . . . Teaches important life lessons . . . ingeniously. The illustrations are fantastic . . . . A superb book that you will want in your home. —National Parenting Center
Author(s)
Joseph Kimble
Joseph Kimble is a distinguished professor emeritus at Western Michigan University–Cooley Law School. He taught legal writing for 35 years and has won several national and international awards for his work in promoting plain language in public communication.