Zoomi and Zoe and the Tricky Turnaround

About this book

The Princess in Black meets Monsters, Inc. in this zany, heartwarming chapter book series for early readers 4 to 8 years old! Sparkly, silly, and perfect for early readers, Corey Ann Haydu and Anne Appert's winning series tackles life's first big changes with whimsy and heart. In GlumbleGlibble, one ritual is certain: when something hard happens, it's called a Tricky Turnaround. And when it does, a Happy Helpful Human from the "real" world will help you through it. But when Zoomi's best friend moves away and Zoe arrives, she doesn't seem very happy. Or helpful. Or excited about the party Zoomi threw for her--complete with toothbrushes and tuba music. In fact, Zoe may be in a Tricky Turnaround of her own. Can Zoomi and Zoe help each other with the trickiest parts of growing up, like saying goodbye to friends and making new ones? Perfect for emerging readers ages 4-8 who enjoy magical worlds, funny characters, friendship stories, and chapter books with lots of illustrations. A gentle early chapter book about missing a best friend, handling change, making a new friend, and learning that differences don't have to get in the way of connection A 96-page illustrated chapter book designed for preschool through third grade and young readers ready for longer stories Communication and compromise: Zoe and Zoomi learn how to listen, respect boundaries, try new things, and meet each other halfway when friendship doesn't go as expected Book 1 of Zoomi and Zoe, a whimsical series about life's first big transitions, with more adventures in The Sibling Situation and The Camp Catastrophe Join Zoomi and Zoe for a sparkly Tricky Turnaround--and discover how even big changes can make room for new friendships.