Molly Mae and the Magic Magnifier

What if a bad day... wasn't so bad after all?

Molly Mae is having one of those days. Susie's birthday party was full of unfortunate events: she dropped her cake, she felt left out, and no one even noticed her cool tricks on the bouncy castle! Now she's curled up on her bed with a pink pillow over her head, feeling sad, frustrated, and invisible.

But just when her gloomy thoughts start to swirl, something magical happens. A sparkling ladder drops through the ceiling, and down climbs a winged bunny named Sunny; her fairy god-bunny! With a pocket full of wisdom, and a magical magnifying glass, Sunny whisks Molly back to the party to see things from a different point of view.

Through rhyming verse and vivid imagination, Molly Mae and the Magic Magnifier explores how our thoughts and perspective shapes our feelings. What seemed like a terrible day might actually have been filled with laughter, love, and second slices of cake.

This heartwarming story gently teaches children the emotional skill of reframing, which is a core part of emotional regulation and mindfulness. With whimsical illustrations, and a wise bunny guide, young readers are invited to discover that joy often hides in the moments we choose to overlook.

Travis Gerardi is an author and founder behind Tiny Seeds & Tall Tales, a children's storytelling brand dedicated to planting small ideas that help young readers grow in big ways. After serving fourteen years in the U.S. Navy, Travis discovered a passion for writing stories that build confidence, curiosity, and wonder.