Jane Smith aka Thistle Fabuloso

<p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Can a magical coat fix everything?</strong></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>A heartful blend of magical realism and laugh-out-loud honesty </span><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Jane Smith Aka Thistle Fabulous: An Up Story About Being Down</em><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> is the kind of fantasy chapter book that lingers long after the last page.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Perfect for ages 9-12 this children's fantasy novel follows Jane a sharp awkward wildly observant girl navigating divorce self-esteem and feeling invisible-until a dream a magical coat and a scrappy dog named Thor shake up her world.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Both whimsical and wise this story shows kids how emotional resilience humor and imagination can help them bounce back from life's hardest moments.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Written with rare candor and charm this middle grade fantasy fiction doesn't shy away from sadness but lifts readers up with a message of courage identity and believing in yourself big-time.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Brought vividly to life with illustrations by Jeff Shelly former Director of Character Art for Disney Imagineering whose work has appeared in collaborations with Apple Coach Pottery Barn Kids and more.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Ideal for classrooms counseling shelves and nightstands alike it's a self-esteem book for kids that encourages empathy celebrates individuality and reminds young readers they're not alone-even when they feel like they are.</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Because every kid deserves to feel seen.</strong></p><p></p>