The Squish
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

The Squish

Written & illustrated by Breanna Carzoo

Can Sandcastle grow strong enough to avoid life's squishes?

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40 pages
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Sandcastle's world is thrilling until a sudden squish changes everything. Determined to avoid future squishes, Sandcastle strives to grow bigger and stronger. But is that the real solution? As Sandcastle navigates this challenge, they discover the power of resilience and connection. Can Sandcastle find a way to embrace life's unpredictability and enjoy the journey? This heartwarming tale explores the balance between self-protection and the joy of reaching out to others.

From the publisher

Meet Sandcastle.Sandcastle’s world was new and exciting until their very first…SQUISH!In an effort to protect themselves from ever getting squished again, Sandcastle tries to be bigger and taller and stronger! But is that enough to stop all the squishes?From Breanna Carzoo, the acclaimed creator of Lou and Greenlight, comes an uplifting picture book story that reminds us that while we can’t stop all of life’s squishes, we can reach out to others, reconnect with our ingrained resilience, and maybe even have some fun!

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
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Published
May 28, 2024
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780063334939

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