{"product_id":"mabel-makes-up-a-friend-a-graphic-novel-hardcover","title":"Mabel Makes (Up) a Friend: A Graphic Novel - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCyndi Marko\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoin Mabel and her made-up elephant companion, Mr. E, as they navigate second grade in the first book of this charming graphic novel series for early readers!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis heartwarming tale follows Mabel, a creative second grader who finds herself being followed by an imaginary elephant. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs Mabel navigates the challenges of feeling left out and adjusting to a new class at school without her best friends, she encounters an unexpected companion--Mr. Elephant, or \"Mr. E,\" who quickly becomes her secret confidant, joining her in handling the ups and downs of everyday life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYoung readers will be captivated by the vibrant illustrations that bring Mabel's inner world to life, complete with an elephant that's a champion at hide-and-seek and has a passion for peanut butter. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis graphic novel is an ode to the magic of childhood and the importance of friendship--both real and imagined. With a mix of fiction and nonfiction elements, readers will learn alongside Mabel about plant biology, the value of creativity, and the beauty of accepting oneself, quirks and all.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCyndi Marko is the author-illustrator of the award-winning Kung Pow Chicken early chapter book series; the graphic novel chapter books \u003ci\u003eThis Little Piggy: An Owner's Manual \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eBoo! Hiss!\u003c\/i\u003e; the middle grade graphic novel series Sloth Sleuth; and her debut picture book, \u003ci\u003eGilly's Monster Trap\u003c\/i\u003e. She currently lives in Edmonton, Canada, with her quiet kids and noisy cats. Learn more at CyndiMarko.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.4 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 26, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45766124503084,"sku":"9780593752883","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/6260\/8940\/files\/n5HxezlQIJ9780593752883.webp?v=1783191471","url":"https:\/\/littleredgeneralstore.com\/products\/mabel-makes-up-a-friend-a-graphic-novel-hardcover","provider":"Little Red General Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}