Sunny Holiday

This heartwarming chapter book introduces Sunny Holiday, a resilient third-grader who, despite her father being in prison and her family facing financial hardship, chooses to see the good in life. Sunny's unique coping mechanism involves inventing new holidays for months that lack them, getting her community involved in her creative, joyful endeavors. The story beautifully portrays a strong mother-daughter bond and models how to maintain optimism and gratitude amidst adversity, offering a gentle yet honest look at family challenges through a child's eyes. It's a fantastic series starter about finding blessings and making the best of every situation.

From the author of *The Wedding Planner's Daughter*, a fantastic new series about a poor girl with a rich outlook on life. Sunny Holiday thinks that every month should have a kid-friendly holiday. Valentine's Day, July 4th, and Christmas definitely fit the bill--but months like January and August are lacking. So Sunny takes it upon herself to make new holidays for the months that need them, getting her friends and family involved. Sunny is headstrong, funny, and trying to make the best out of every situation--whether it involves holidays or family problems. She's got spirit to spare--and you can't help but love her for it.