Sofia Special

A berry special story about finding the sweetest way to overcome a challenging day!

Sofia loves to dance, play, and find the fun in every day. But when her school day starts going sideways, Sofia finds it challenging to keep on twirling. With the help of a pretty flower and the guidance of her loving dad, Sofia learns to reframe her ＂messy mountain of a day＂ into a sunny and special one that brought a new friend, a chance to be brave, and--best of all--a perfect reason to create a delicious shared moment with someone close to her heart.

A sweet children’s book about love, resilience, and the joy of sharing, A Sofia Special Includes a recipe for a very special fruit-filled treat that young readers and their families can make and share together.

DELICIOUS DISCOVERIES: This picture book for young readers is a perfect gift for a kindergartner or first grader who is experiencing the adventures of school for the first time or facing new challenges in the classroom or on the playground. Readers learn how to sweeten a challenging day by making their own berry special--with a recipe right in the book!

FUN READ-ALOUD BOOK: Reading together is always a treat. For classroom or library story time and bedtime or real-along stories at home, this is a playful narrative with bright illustrations to delight young listeners and emerging readers.

TALENTED AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR TEAM: Written by award-winning author Julie Falatko and beautifully illustrated by Vivian Mineker, this heartwarming story reminds us that the best things in life--like berries!--are shared with the ones we love.

Perfect for:

• Families that love fresh berries and creating fun treats together
• Young children who are adjusting to school and learning to process big feelings
• Parents, teachers, and educators looking for books about resilience for young readers
• Gift for birthday, holiday, summer reading, or any occasion that calls for a beautifully illustrated picture book
• Fans of Try It!, Enemy Pie, Grumpy Monkey, and The Sour Grape and other titles in Jory John’s Food Group series

Julie Falatko writes books for children. She is a past recipient of the Denise McCoy Literacy Award, and one of her many books was named among the ABA’s best books for young readers in 2016. Falatko lives with her husband and their four children in Maine, where she maintains the Little Free Library in front of their house.

Vivian Mineker is a freelance illustrator living in Amsterdam via Taipei, Portland, and Ljubljana.