The Wonderful Fluffy Little Squishy

Winner of the 2016 Mildred L. Batchelder Award, this beautifully told story by Beatrice Alemagna celebrates imagination, self-discovery, and the quiet magic of everyday adventures.

Eddie is five and a half and feels certain she’s the only one in her family who isn’t especially good at anything. So when her little sister insists it’s extra important for Eddie to find a special present before anyone else does, Eddie sets off on a journey through her neighborhood. Along the way, she visits her fabulous friends and discovers that the very things she overlooked about herself are, in fact, her greatest strengths.

This gentle, magical story reminds readers that the adventures children create on their own—and the gifts they discover within themselves—are often the most meaningful of all.