Parmesan Pig is everyone's favorite pig! With her listening ear and heartfelt advice, Parmesan Pig's friends are lucky to have such a mindful, compassionate friend in their lives. The first book of the beloved Parmesan Pig series provides a gentle approach to navigating emotions, with a theme of finding HAPPY. Why readers will fall in love with Parmesan Pig: Inspiring. An unassuming lead character who intentionally and actively supports friends in need. Stimulating. Character names will excite young readers and have them imagining many, many more. How exciting if a young reader imagined a character that appears later in the series! Relatability. Written in an empathetic tone so that readers may feel comfortable connecting with a given storyline and carry Parmesan Pig's advice with them. Re-readability. Subtleties and background illustrations will be rewarding to recognize during future readings. Supportive friendship is foundational to the series. In this first book, such support is offered to friends with internal struggles. In separate situations, Parmesan Pig helps Spaghetti Spider, Marshmallow Mouse, and Taco Turtle through tough times. This inspirational book with clever rhymes provides wonderful examples of ways to be present for friends, such as lending a listening ear, writing a positive letter, or encouraging an outdoor walk . The particular message that Parmesan Pig provides to each friend helps them boost their mental health and wellness. Additionally, the book provides another set of characters, just wait until you hear their names! Each of them has overcome a unique circumstance, found a way to be HAPPY, and embodied the spirit of Parmesan Pig. Readers...how will you be "grate" today?