Ursula Upside Down

Ursula Upside Down by Corey R. Tabor is a picture book published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2024, featuring 40 pages in English. This innovative, flipped-format book presents the story of Ursula, a catfish who enjoys her life in a shimmering river. However, her perspective shifts dramatically when she begins to question the concepts of direction and orientation, leading her on a humorous journey of self-discovery.
Readers will find that Ursula’s adventure encourages them to explore themes of confidence and perspective. The playful narrative invites children to engage with the story by physically turning the book upside down, enhancing their experience as they follow Ursula’s whimsical exploration of her world. With elements of juvenile fiction, animals, and humorous stories, this edition offers a unique approach to understanding concepts of direction and self-identity.
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Chicago Public Library Best Fiction for Younger Readers of 2024
School Library Journal Best Books of 2024
ALSC Notable Children’s Books
Indie Next Pick
Ursula finds confidence in seeing the world her own way in another innovative, flipped-format picture book from Caldecott Honor and Geisel Award winner Corey R. Tabor.
Ursula is a happy catfish, swimming through a shimmering river with weeds waving above and a sky full of scrumptious bugs below.
Then one question turns her world upside down.
Is left right? Is right wrong? Which way even is up?
Children will love turning the book upside down and back again as they follow Ursula’s humorous journey to self-discovery.
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