Squash Pie

Reach for this book when your child is stuck in a loop of frustration because things aren't going their way. It is the perfect antidote for the 'perfectionist' meltdown or the child who feels like the world is unfairly out to get them. The story follows a determined farmer who loves squash pie above all else, but every time his crop is ready, it mysteriously disappears. Through a series of hilarious attempts to outsmart the thief, the book uses tall-tale humor to model resilience. It validates the feeling of being upset when hard work is ruined, but shows how curiosity and a sense of humor can help us move forward. Ideal for early elementary readers, it transforms a gardening disaster into a lighthearted mystery that encourages children to try, try again.