Description
Description
Step into a very special world of tiny beings called fidders or minute minders, who work alongside humans to help them navigate life's challenges! This charmingly llustrated magical fantasy book for kids ages 7-11 offers important social emotional learning tools and an easy transition to chapter books. Stevie and her dad are minute minders - tiny little beings who help humans and animals manage difficult situations. When someone is struggling with a decision, a minute minder helps them make the right choice. When a dog can't stop barking, a minute minder gets involved to work out what is wrong. But Stevie and her dad are new to the job, and while Stevie is doing her best to learn the rules and regulations, her dad seems intent on taking too many chances. There are two human kids who need their help though: a little girl who is struggling at home and a boy that is dealing with unwanted attention from the classroom bully. Stevie and her dad will need to work together to mend bridges and bring friends back together again. A delightful fantasy adventure about the power of empathy, The Minute Minders highlights the importance of kindness and provides kids with valuable tools to find their way in life. Filled with lively illustrations throughout, this book is a perfect entry level read for 7-11 year olds.
About the Author
About the Author
Mary Murphy is a Dublin-based author-illustrator of over 40 books for young children. She has garnered a string of starred reviews and accolades in the USA, UK and Ireland for her work, which has also been adapted for TV. The Minute Minders is her first novel.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"Many (sometimes hilarious) twists and turns lead to the surprising conclusion, and the soft black-and-white artwork adds to the story's charm... A marvelously well-developed fantasy."
--Kirkus Reviews
--Kirkus Reviews
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Pushkin Children's Books
Pub date:
2026-02-17
Length:
320 pages

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