Have you ever imagined big only to face even bigger disappointment? Well then, you’ll understand Mabel’s approach to turning ten! With big expectations for a fabulous party with all of the double-digit signs of maturity, she is sure to feel like a big girl. However, one disappointment upon another crushes her little heart.

Check out why it might be Tough Turning Ten! Use this book as a conversation starter with your own kiddos to talk about unmet expectations, the difficulties of growing older but still feeling like a child, and the challenges young people face in being a kid in today’s world.