Gabe's Fair Adventure

Reach for this book when your child feels that life is fundamentally unfair or when a small disappointment leads to a major meltdown. It is the perfect tool for a child who struggles with the concept of winning and losing, or who feels targeted by the random nature of rules and luck. The story follows Gabe through a local fair where things do not go exactly as planned, providing a relatable backdrop for exploring big feelings like frustration and perceived injustice. Through Gabe's eyes, children see that while we cannot control the outcome of every game or the length of every line, we can control how we react to them. This book is developmentally appropriate for preschool and early elementary children who are still learning to manage expectations in high-stimulation environments. It offers parents a gentle way to model emotional resilience and the transition from anger to gratitude without being overly preachy.