Mel Fell

A kingfisher named Mel spots a fish and dives from her tree branch, tumbling down, down, down toward the water below — will she pull up in time to fly?

For the kid who leaps off the couch without checking where they'll land, Mel Fell turns one bird's plunge into a page-turning dare.

• Big idea: Sometimes falling is just flying that hasn't started yet — courage means trusting the leap before you know how it ends.
• Vibes: Breathless, buoyant, and physically playful — a book you turn upside down to read right.

• like to turn the book sideways and upside down
• are working on facing fears with confidence
• enjoy stories with a big dramatic build
• respond well to spare text and bold visual storytelling

• Story & problem-solving: What was Mel trying to catch when she fell from her branch?
• Feelings & empathy: How do you think Mel felt while she was falling down, down, down?
• Imagination: What would you do if you were falling like Mel?
• Real-life connection: Have you ever had to be brave and try something new, like Mel taking her leap?
• Book-in-hand fun: Did you like turning the book upside down to see Mel fall? What did you notice?