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by Christine Kessides (Author), Sarah Gledhill (Illustrator)
2025 Creative Child Magazine Award - Book of the Year
2025 Mom's Choice Gold Award
Wally is starting a new school-will he be able to make friends?
When Wally's new classmates aren't so nice, he decides that maybe he doesn't want to fit in with them after all. One day after school, he meets the Tailor, a magical figure who creates tails for all the animals. As Wally tries on different tails, he also meets a snake who shows Wally a new perspective on friendship.
Despite the reality of how hard it can be to make new friends in a new place, this whimsical, clever story shows us that everyone has something to offer-and that often, empathy is the best cure for unkindness.
"Charming story of self-acceptance and friend-making at a new school." -- BookLife
"...a great book for young children who are feeling bullied or unaccepted at school." -- LitPick ️️️️️, 5 - star review
"...a story with a big heart and a big mind....reads like your favorite childhood fable growing up...." -- Independent Book Review
"Its blend of whimsy, life lessons, and vibrant art makes it perfect for children ages 5-9." -- Literary Titan 5 - star Gold Award
"...provides young readers with a model for working through emotions and solutions surrounding bullying." -- Kirkus Reviews
"an adorably clever story....comes highly recommended!"-- Feathered Quill
