Prickle

Prickle is a heartfelt story about a young girl who longs for a beloved pet. Although she believes she is ready and responsible, she must prove it.

When her parents gift her a cactus, at first, she is disappointed. It simply won't do anything a dog can do! It can't bark, it won't roll over, and you can't pet it without getting pinched.

But with time, she makes the most of a prickly situation by looking on the bright side and focusing on what a cactus can do. She names her cactus Prickle, and an unlikely friendship quickly blooms. Readers follow the duo as they share everyday adventures. Lynette learns Prickle is way more fun than she ever imagined. But will she ever get the beloved pet she longs for, you'll have to read to find out.

Prickle is a whimsical story that teaches responsibility while making the most of unexpected circumstances. No matter what, Lynette keeps an optimistic mindset. She makes the most of her prickly situation and proves she has what it takes to care for a pet. Sometimes life gets prickly, but we have to keep growing.

This story was inspired by a class pet Cactus. The children who inspired this story accepted the responsibility of caring for their cactus. Spike currently resides in room 10.

April Litwin is an author and award-winning school teacher. She writes about heartwarming encounters she has in her everyday life. April lives in Philadelphia with her husband, son Max, and two playful kitties. She enjoys spending time at the beach, making homemade ravioli, and drinking coffee in her pajamas.

Adit was born in West Java, Indonesia. Adit is currently focusing on making children's book illustrations. For him, the stories and illustrations for each page are an invitation for readers to explore a new world. He works in the Indonesian Gramedia BOBO magazine.