Focusing on themes of friendship and compassion, this debut picture book by Sandra Salsbury delves into the emotional journey of loss and the healing nature of connection. Through heartfelt storytelling and illustrations, it conveys the transformative power of relationships, making it a poignant read for both children and adults.
The story revolves around a family's humorous struggle to soothe their lively baby at bedtime. Despite their various attempts and creative strategies, the baby remains wide awake, leading to a series of entertaining moments that capture the challenges of parenting. The narrative highlights the joy and chaos of family life, making it relatable for readers who have experienced similar bedtime battles.
A celebration of found family, experimentation, disappointment, and delightful surprises, plus what’s truly important in life—delicious snacks. Spreckle the dragon lives on a farm with her loving family of chickens. It is a fine home, but she is fed up with their diet of dried corn and slugs, Spreckle explores the bounty of snacks the farm has to offer, from hay to pig slop. Tragically, nothing hits the spot. Life without a decent snack is hardly a life at all, as far as Spreckle is concerned. Will this hungry dragon with a burning need for the perfect snack ever find satisfaction?