The Hotel Balzaar

Marsoni

M251S

$17.99

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The Hotel BalzaarBy: Kate DiCamillo Published by Candlewick Press, 2024 An instant New York Times bestseller! In a wise and magical follow up to The Puppets of Spelhorst, Kate DiCamillo revisits the land of Norendy, where tales swirl within tales and every moment is a story in the making. At the Hotel Balzaar, Marta's mother rises before the sun, puts on her uniform, and instructs Marta to roam as she will but quietly, invisibly like a little mouse. While her mother

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Greg Pizzoli’s The Watermelon Seed offers a deceptively simple yet profound exploration of addiction, recovery, and relapse. Through the crocodile’s obsessive love for watermelon, his panic upon swallowing a seed mirrors the fear and anxiety of losing control. The cycle of indulgence, dread, and inevitable return to the source of both pleasure and distress reflects the cyclical nature of addiction. Pizzoli’s playful illustrations mask a darker undercurrent: the crocodile knows watermelon may harm him — yet he cannot resist. A chillingly accurate portrait of the addictive mind, wrapped in the guise of a children’s story.

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Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2025

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Lacey Edwards

Belleville, US

★★★★★ 5

My kids love this book

Format: Hardcover

My son and daughter ( 4 and 2 ) LOVE this book. It makes them laugh out loud. It is cute and funny. The pictures are adorable. I have purchased it for several friends kiddos over the year.

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Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2025

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Amazon Customer

Phoenix, US

★★★★★ 5

Excellent children's book!

Format: Hardcover

Greg Pizzoli's wonderful book, The Watermelon Seed, is a delight for children and adults alike! The whimsical illustrations he creates, keep children glued to each page. It is fun and enjoyable to read over and over again with a child that just has to have it read every single night to them. The story is sweet, simple and meaningful. Whether you are looking for a book for your child, another child or the child in yourself-dive right in. This one is terrific!

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Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2018

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DTom

Natrona Heights, US

★★★★★ 4

Cute but

Format: Hardcover

Caution that some children may be alarmed by the crocodile swallowing the watermelon seed. Know your audience. Otherwise a very cute, silly story that is great for a summer read or watermelon theme lesson.

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Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2023

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Luisrsg

West Palm Beach, US

★★★★★ 5

Great graphics

Format: Paperback

Discovering this children's book has been a true delight. The vivid illustrations and enthralling storyline have made it an immediate favorite for my little one. What truly stands out is its clever approach to conveying essential life lessons. Now, it's an eagerly anticipated part of our nightly reading routine—a definite must-read for young readers!

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Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2023