"When Things Are Hard, Remember" by Marcela Calderon is a poignant and uplifting story that explores the challenges of life through the eyes of a young protagonist. As they navigate difficult moments and personal struggles, the narrative emphasizes resilience, hope, and the importance of community support. The protagonist learns valuable lessons from family and friends, discovering that tough times can lead to growth and self-discovery. With heartfelt anecdotes and inspiring messages, the story encourages readers to find strength in adversity and to cherish the small joys that life offers even during the hardest of times. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 5-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2021 by 1517 Media .

Joanna Rowland grew up in Sacramento, California where she still lives today with her husband and three children. She teaches Kindergarten by day and writes picture books at night. In the summer you'll find her at the pool coaching synchronizing swimming or cozying up with a book. She is the author of The Memory Box: A Book About Grief. Lorian Tu is a former art and special education teacher for elementary school kids, and currently a fulltime maker of kid-lit and kid-lit-art. Lorian strives to write and make art for kids, much like herself, who march to the beat of a different drum.