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"Trade professionals describe this book as ""unique,"" ""lyrical,"" ""funny,"" and ""wonderfully absurd""--with a ""memorable"" lead character. Mr. Mouthful is a windbag whose highfalutin talk causes trouble and confusion for kids. But he learns his lesson when a little girl wanders off a dock, falls into the water, and needs to be rescued--fast. Kids will laugh at the antics of Mr. Mouthful and his monkey, Dupree. They will learn some new words. And they will love the jaunty illustrations of Kerry Bell. Joseph Kimble is a distinguished professor emeritus at Western Michigan University-Cooley Law School. He taught legal writing for 35 years and has won several national and international awards for his work in promoting plain language in public communication. Special offer! The author will inscribe and mail a colorful bookplate, designed by the illustrator, to complement the book, to buyers who contact him through the book's website -- mrmouthful.com. (Or just Google the book's title.) It's 4 by 5, has a peel-off backing, and fits nicely inside the front cover. You can find the bookplate under The Book tab of the website."

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"""The story is charming, the characters amusing, and the illustrations polished and a​ perfect match for the tone.... Overall, the book's takeaway is likely more applicable to adults than children.​... Still, young readers will delight in the fun drawings, captivating characters, and silly situations. ​-- BlueInk ""Mr. Mouthful Learns His Lesson by Joseph Kimble is a funny book.... Cute illustrations lend a lot of personality to Mr. Mouthful and his pet monkey, as well as all the people they interact with."" -- Foreword Clarion ""A valuable book that you will fall in love with. Will definitely last through several stages of a child's life. Funny, silly, creative . . . . Teaches important life lessons . . . ingeniously. The illustrations are fantastic . . . . A superb book that you will want in your home."" -- National Parenting Center"

The story is charming, the characters amusing, and the illustrations polished and aâ perfect match for the tone.... Overall, the book's takeaway is likely more applicable to adults than children.â ... Still, young readers will delight in the fun drawings, captivating characters, and silly situations.â -- BlueInk Mr. Mouthful Learns His Lesson by Joseph Kimble is a funny book.... Cute illustrations lend a lot of personality to Mr. Mouthful and his pet monkey, as well as all the people they interact with. -- Foreword Clarion

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