A Mouthful of Minnows
John Hare, creator of the Field Trip series takes us on a hilarious and educational fishing adventure. Hare's expressive art in Mouthful of Minnows is delightful as we follow Alphonso the snapping turtle as he negotiates with himself over whether or not his breakfast is too likeable to eat. The surprise ending makes this a perfect Storytime read-aloud. Great for fans of We Don't Eat Our Classmates and Grumpy Monkey.
A fishing story like no other!
Alphonso the alligator snapping turtle can’t wait for breakfast. But what if his breakfast is too likable and friendly to eat? A Mouthful of Minnows is a humorous picture book about patience, generosity, friendship, and empathy (as well as the awesome mysteries of nature!) that will lure in fans of Ryan T. Higgins’s We Don’t Eat Our Classmates and Peter Brown’s You Will Be My Friend!
At the bottom of the pond, Alphonso the snapping turtle opens his mouth wide, ...
































