THE DAY BELL FOUND HER SOUND, by Lizzy O’Donnell, Viking Books for Young Readers, July 2, 2024, Hardcover, $18.99 (ages 3-5)
A young mouse tries to find her place in her community’s symphony of noises in The Day Bell Found Her Sound, by Lizzy O’Donnell.
In a town bursting with music, 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 tries honking, tooting, strumming, even tapping, just like she hears her neighbors doing. But none of it feels quite right! None of it feels like Bell. Figuring out her place in the village, it turns out, might just mean finding her own voice first. —Synopsis provided by Viking Books for Young Readers
The Day Bell Found Her Sound is a celebration of discovering out truest selves. At the center of Lizzy O’Donnell’s story is Bell, and adorable young mouse who loves the melody of her town but doesn’t know how to be a part of it. The harder Bell tries to fit in, the more she stands out. And it isn’t until she takes a breath and gets lost in the melody that she truly becomes one with it.
O’Donnell’s story is thoughtful and charming. Their pastel-toned illustrations are full of energy and pair perfectly with their warm tone. It’s a lovely book that’s perfect for preschoolers.
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