Melvin the Mouth

By Katherine Blanc, Jeffrey Ebbeler (Illustrator)

A noisy boy's antics hint at a future in cartoon voices.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Young Melvin's world is filled with sound effects and chaos, much to the dismay of those around him. As he navigates school and chores, his unique talent for creating voices emerges. This imaginative boy is destined to become Mel Blanc, the legendary voice behind beloved cartoon characters. Will his noisy nature lead to triumph or trouble? Discover how Melvin's playful sounds shape his future in this lively tale.

From the publisher

Meet young Melvin (the future Mel Blanc of Looney Tunes fame) as he drives everyone a little nuts with the noisy soundtrack to his day-to-day life.

Melvin is an imaginative and noisy little boy who grows up to be Mel Blanc, Looney Tunes cartoon character pioneer and the voice behind Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Woody Woodpecker, the Tasmanian Devil, and so many more familiar personalities. Readers are treated to a typical day for young Melvin, when ordinary tasks like getting ready for school, riding the bus, and completing his chores are charged with sound effects and accompanied by his own personal soundtrack. His knack for making funny noises and using the versatility of his voice was like no other–much to the relief of his teachers. Penned by Blanc’s daughter-in-law, this first-person fiction-based-in-reality story is a fun romp and is sure to inspire young readers to turn trouble into triumph!

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