Award-winning author Sally Gardner delivers a whimsical tale about the daughter of a mermaid and an ice cream maker, a mysterious talking tiger, and a challenge as big as the moon. From a magical world of well-dressed animals, talking toads, and bossy princesses comes a timeless story about Mr. Tiger and his troupe of acrobats, and Betsy K. Glory, the daughter of a mermaid and an ice cream maker. Together they must figure out how to turn the moon blue, appease a grumpy giant, and make the best-tasting and rarest ice cream in the world–Gongalong Berry Ice Cream. Told with beautiful one-color illustrations throughout, this modern fairy tale teaches us that happiness is sometimes big enough to solve even the toughest problems.
This book stands out as a favorite whimsical, quirky, original read. So well written with wit and charm!
Sally Gardner is the Printz Honor author of Maggot Moon, as well as a Costa and Carnegie-winning author. Her books have been sold in many languages throughout the world.
Nick Maland is the illustrator of numerous books for children. He has collaborated with author Kathryn Cave on four books: You’ve Got Dragons, The Brave Little Grork, Friends, and The Boy Who Became an Eagle. He lives in England. He has recently illustrated Mr Tiger, Betsy and the Blue Moon written by Sally Gardner and published by Penguin Workshop.
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