Melvin the Mouth

Name: Melvin the Mouth
Brand: Recorded Books
Availability: InStock
Author: Katherine Blanc
ISBN: 9781501991301

Author: Katherine Blanc

Narrator: Ramón de Ocampo

Unabridged: 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 12/15/2017

Categories: Children's Fiction, Biographical Stories, Performing Arts Stories

Synopsis

Melvin is an imaginative and noisy little boy who grows up to be Mel Blanc, Looney Tunes cartoon character pioneer and the voice behind Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Woody Woodpecker, the Tasmanian Devil, and so many more familiar personalities. Readers are treated to a typical day for young Melvin, when ordinary tasks like getting ready for school, riding the bus, and completing his chores are charged with sound effects and accompanied by his own personal soundtrack. His knack for making funny noises and using the versatility of his voice was like no other-much to the relief of his teachers. Penned by Blanc's daughter-in-law, this first-person fiction-based-in-reality story is a fun romp and is sure to inspire young readers to turn trouble into triumph!

Reviews

Goodreads review by Paul

I found this book by looking through Elizabeth Bird Fuse 8 posts over the winter break. The book arrived today as I was wondering, "Hey. What happened to that Mel Blanc book I ordered?" So, it's perfect to arrive today as we enter into a new year and reading challenge. Picture books are perfect incl......more

Goodreads review by Sunday

It helps to read the author's note first. Then you realize who this book is about--the voice of Looney Tune characters like Bugs Bunny and Woody Woodpecker and note the author's premise--this is a fictionalized day in the life of her famous grandfather. I'd also take time before or after reading the......more

Goodreads review by Haley

AHHH my wheels are turning after reading this title! Finally, a picture book biography that isn't too long (or boring) for young readers! Huzzah! Mel Blanc was the voice of countless Looney Tunes and Hanna-Barbera animated characters including Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck. Melvin the Mouth takes us on......more