The Ship in the Window

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Author(s)

Travis Jonker

Co-Authors / Illustrators

Matthew Cordell

Publisher

Viking Books for Young Readers

Genre(s)

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Release Date

August 20, 2024

ISBN

978-0593350577

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Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell and librarian Travis Jonker have crafted a timeless tale of a little mouse and a big adventure.

Mabel the mouse wants nothing more than to be a fearless sea captain traveling the world in search of adventure. Every night she watches a man carefully construct a model ship, as his son watches by her side. Mabel and the boy know the model ship is anything but a toy, but they both long to see if it can really float. So Mabel hatches a plan to make her seafaring dreams come true.

Illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell and children's librarian and reviewer Travis Jonker, The Ship in the Window celebrates the rewards of following your dreams and never losing the spirit of adventure.

Editor review

1 review

Dreams and Adventure

September 01, 2024

Overall rating

4.0

Plot

4.0

Characters

4.0

Writing Style

4.0

Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)

4.0

Mabel is a mouse with grand dreams of becoming a brave sea captain and traveling the world. As she watches a man labor over building a model ship, she can't help but wonder if it will sail. The man cherishes the boat and displays it in the window like a trophy, so she knows it isn't just some toy. However, when a storm rolls in, she decides she will do whatever it takes to become a captain.

THE SHIP IN THE WINDOW is an enchanting story about a mouse who will do anything to follow her dreams. With the vivid details in the illustrations, they engage a child's imagination while encouraging them to stand by their dreams. Mabel's antics also bring the father and son closer together as it rekindles their sense of adventure too.

Final Verdict: I would recommend this to children aged four and up who enjoy stories about ships, animals, adventure and following your dreams.