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Rocky Mountain (Colorado/Wyoming)

The book title begs the question and the answers come through obstacles which become opportunities in this comical romp. Curiosity, frustration, imagination, and a unique perspective are at the heart of this tale about Lizzy, the protagonist from the “It’s Just So” book series. Written in lyrical rhyme, we are taken on a journey through a day that brings personal growth and the meeting of Luna, who just moved from the Caribbean. Together, the two color their way through adventures and embrace the concept of “living in the now” while being creative with what life presents.

Now What?

It's Just a Bunnypalooza for our red-headed protagonist Lizzy! Ever rambunctious and creative, Lizzy is learning new dance moves from her furry bunny friends just in time for the school talent show. When she tells her classmates that she's learning hip-hoppity moves from bunnies, Lizzy becomes embarrassed and self-conscious as the children giggle at her over-active imagination. Not wanting to be laughed at, Lizzy becomes an avid "non-believer" and ceases any more communication with animals. Naturally, the bunnies organize an intervention. Not only will these furry little creatures not allow Lizzy to attempt 'hip-hop' without them, they do not want to lose their friend. This little tale about Lizzy and 'cotton-tails' provides multiple social-emotional-learning moments…and is also pure adventure-in-rhyme, fantastical humor and, as with all Lizzy books, plays with made-up words. This is the third book in the award-winning "It's Just So" series (Foreword Indies Silver, Moonbeam Gold).

It's Just A Bunnypalooza

Ella McBella In The Dark

t’s Lizzy’s first day in a brand new school! At first things feel “just 
so” scary and “just so” hard, but in the end, they’re “just so”.... not 
what she thought they would be! From waking up early and boarding the 
bus for the very first time to meeting new friends and painting outside 
the lines, it’s a day of discovery and perspective for a little girl 
named Lizzy.

It's Just So

It's Just So... adventurous for a little girl named Lizzy as she faces 
challenges of growth and change. She and her faithful puppy adopt a 
frail little sapling tree, taking on the job of protecting and nurturing
 their new, well-rooted 'friend' throughout the seasons. In the 
meantime, Lizzy is outgrowing all of her favorite clothes and watching 
as Mom seems to be outgrowing her clothes as well. Lizzy's biggest 
change comes in welcoming the new baby as her family tree seems to be 
growing too.

It's Just So Little

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