Squash Pie

A parent might reach for this book when their child is feeling intensely frustrated that their hard work is not paying off. This humorous story follows an old farmer who wants nothing more than to eat a squash pie. But every time he plants squash, a mysterious thief steals it, pushing him to his wit's end. The farmer's escalating anger and increasingly elaborate (and failed) attempts to protect his crop are both comical and deeply relatable. For children struggling with perseverance, this book offers a funny and reassuring message: frustration is normal, and sometimes the cleverest solution is the one you least expect.