Life Is Like Fruit Salad

<p>Sammy doesn't understand why the whole family is obsessed with fruit salad. No matter what happens-winning or losing a soccer game getting the lead role in a school play or even wearing a unique ballet outfit-someone always says Sammy <strong>life is like fruit salad</strong>.</p><p></p><p>At first it feels like nothing but silly talk. Apples lemons bananas pineapples grapes-what could they possibly have to do with <strong>real life</strong>? But as Sammy listens to each family member little by little the fruit salad wisdom begins to make sense. Sweet victories sour disappointments<strong> standing out fitting in</strong> and even embarrassing mistakes all have a place in life's mix.</p><p></p><p>When the family gathers for a big barbecue Sammy finally discovers <strong>what makes life truly special</strong>: it isn't just the fruit-it's the marshmallows. <strong>Family </strong>is the sweetness that holds everything together.</p><p></p><p>Filled with <strong>humour</strong> warmth and <strong>colourful imagery</strong> Life Is Like Fruit Salad is a heartwarming picture book that explores <strong>resilience</strong> <strong>self-expression</strong> and the <strong>love of family.</strong> With lively illustrations by Olena Stasiuk this story reminds children that every experience-good or bad-adds flavour to life and that the people we love make it all the sweeter.</p>