  | Day Bell found her sound Author: O'Donnell, Lizzy | |
| Price: $23.78 | ||
Summary:
In a town full of noise and color, everyone marches to the beat of their own drum. Except for a quiet mouse named Bell, who doesn't yet know what her sound is. She wants to fit in and has tried things she hears others are doing but none of it feels like her. When she starts to sing she learns to celebrate who she is.
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (05/15/24)
Booklist (07/01/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 07/01/2024 Bell is a mouse who loves music. She especially loves the music of life in her town, but she cannot figure out how she is supposed to join in. When she tries, her attempts feel forced, wrong, and too loud. Bell's loneliness and dreams of fitting in are poignant, but when she pauses and really listens to the sounds around her, she begins to sing and finally discovers her own unique voice. Soon, others appreciate her authentic voice as well, and it becomes part of the town's music, just as Bell had hoped. O'Donnell is responsible not only for this fable-like story with a classic moral but also for the soft, colorful illustrations—reminiscent in color and character of the work of Matthew Forsythe—of busy urban scenes, which provide readers with plenty to see on every bursting page. An encouraging story whose text and pictures alike are full of meaningful feelings and details. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
