Being Edie Is Hard Today

Written by Ben Brashares · Illustrated by Elizabeth Bergeland

Edie escapes into imagination, but can she face her feelings?

3.9 Goodreads · 390 ratings

40 pages· ~520L

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Bookroo's summary

Edie feels misunderstood by everyone around her—her mother, teachers, and classmates. Longing to escape, she imagines life as an animal. But can Edie find comfort in her own skin and face her emotions? This heartfelt tale explores the power of imagination and the importance of human connection, reminding us that even on the hardest days, a new beginning awaits.

From the publisher

This 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. Being 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. Debut 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.

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