{"product_id":"philomena-and-the-big-bad-mimi-9781525315183","title":"Philomena and the Big Bad Mimi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA little girl's big ego meets its match in this fun, clever take on learning to share the spotlight.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo one wants to play with Philomena, and she knows why: it's the big, bad Mimi. Whenever someone starts talking, the Mimi shows up, and it becomes impossible for Philomena to not talk about herself. \"ME, too! Watch ME! Listen to ME!\" It's becoming a problem - for everyone. Philomena is desperate to for the big, bad Mimi to go away so the other children will play with her again. So she's thrilled when her teacher tells her there's a powerful creature that can chase away the big, bad Mimi for good. When Philomena finally encounters this creature, she discovers why listening to what others have to say is a skill worth practicing. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor Geneviève Jannelle shows young children how caring conquers ego in this enchanting picture book. By depicting the relatable impulse to be self-centered as a fictional creature, Jannelle helps children see this impulse as something they can manage, encouraging them to build empathy, listening skills and understanding. The story offers a practical suggestion to decenter oneself from a conversation - simply say, \"And you?\" - that readers will be eager to try themselves! Illustrator Jasmine Mirra Turcotte uses a soft palette to depict the big, bad Mimi as something akin to a butterfly that hovers nearby, growing and shrinking in size, with a tentacle that attaches to Philomena's belly button. This practical social-emotional learning tool for both the classroom and at home is also a wonderful read-aloud. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Geneviève Jannelle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kids Can Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/05\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 24\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 9.20w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781525315183\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2026 pg. 62\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGeneviève Jannelle is an author and creative director based in Montreal. She holds a creative writing degree from the Université de Québec à Montreal and has won the Radio-Canada Short Story Award. \u003cbr\u003eJasmine Mirra Turcotte is a former teacher and full-time illustrator based in Montreal. In 2021, she won the Youth Illustration Award in the Emerging Artist Category from Salon du Livre Trois-Rivières.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Genevi\u0026#195;\u0026#168;ve Jannelle \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48230647496861,"sku":"9781525315183","price":26.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_1c0fc972-558f-415e-838e-e7880da692e1.jpg?v=1778577196","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/philomena-and-the-big-bad-mimi-9781525315183","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}