Marcel the Shell with Shoes On

Written by Jenny Slate and Dean Fleischer-Camp

Part of the Marcel the Shell series

A tiny shell with shoes embarks on whimsical adventures, finding magic in the everyday.

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40 pages· 351 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· ~260L

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Bookroo's summary

Meet Marcel, a one-inch-tall shell with shoes and a big heart. In his whimsical world, he wears a lentil as a hat and hang-glides on a Dorito. Though small, Marcel's imagination knows no bounds. As he navigates his colorful existence, he discovers the power of family and creativity. Can Marcel's charm and resourcefulness help him overcome the challenges of being tiny in a big world? Dive into his delightful debut and explore the magic of seeing the world through Marcel's eyes.

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View our feature on Jenny Slate and Dean Fleischer-Camp’s Marcel the Shell With Shoes On.

Millions of people have fallen in love with Marcel. Now the tiny shell with shoes and a big heart is transitioning from online sensation to classic picture book character, and readers can learn more about this adorable creature and his wonderfully peculiar world.

From wearing a lentil as a hat to hang-gliding on a Dorito, Marcel is able to find magic in the everyday. He may be small, but he knows he has a lot of good qualities. He may not be able to lift anything by himself, but when he needs help, he calls upon his family. He may never be able own a real dog . . . but he has a pretty awesome imagination.

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