{"product_id":"being-edie-is-hard-today-9780316521741","title":"Being Edie Is Hard Today","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBeing Edie Is Hard Today - A Children's Book About Emotions and Self-Acceptance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis warm and tender story about being yourself--even when you're sad, anxious, or feeling lonely--reminds readers that human connection is essential, tears can heal, and a new day is always coming.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Picture Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeing Edie is hard today. No one understands. Not her mother. Not her teachers, or the kids at school. If only if she could be an animal. Edie's imagination may be the perfect escape, but she can't run from her feelings forever if she's going to be comfortable in her own skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDebut author\/illustrator team Ben Brashares and Elizabeth Bergeland offer an entirely original, wry, and poignant take on having a bad day--and trying again the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For Children Who\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperience anxiety or big emotions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeel misunderstood or different from peers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeed help developing coping skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre starting school or facing new situations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBenefit from social emotional learning stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Themes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis hardcover picture book addresses emotional wellness through relatable storytelling. Young readers ages 4-8 will connect with Edie's struggle to feel comfortable in her own skin while learning that difficult feelings are temporary and human connection matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe story explores self-esteem, empathy, and mindfulness in an age-appropriate way that helps sensitive children understand their emotions without feeling alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBen Brashares\u003c\/b\u003e lives in Montclair, New Jersey, with his wife, three children, a dog, a cat, a mouse, and a lizard. He writes about his life as a stay-at-home dad in a blog called \u003ci\u003eThe SAHD Life\u003c\/i\u003e. He holds an MFA in creative writing and has written for several magazines, including \u003ci\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMen's Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElizabeth Bergeland\u003c\/b\u003e received a BFA in painting from the University of Colorado and works primarily with oils, watercolor, and pencil. Elizabeth grew up in Denver, Colorado, but now lives in Philadelphia with her husband and their three children in a quirky old row home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little, Brown Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680557371666,"sku":"9780316521741","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c1a8fe90-a1d0-45df-ae93-9f142c772cc8.jpg?v=1734922660","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/being-edie-is-hard-today-9780316521741","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}