A Walk in the Words series-The Finniverse and once a year the

and once a year the people who live nearby string lights on their tree and sing a special song: O Christmas Tree

Even the thing he dreads most: practicing his reading

But when it comes time to decide which outfit to wear in the big dance recital--a sparkly tutu or shimmering silver pants--Téo wonders if being his most authentic self on stage will put him too much in the spotlight

With 27 black-and-white illustrations

silly characters

A Walk in the Words series-The Finniverse and once a year theWhen Hudson Talbott was a little boy, he loved drawing, and it came naturally to him. But reading? No way! One at a time, words weren't a problem, but long sentences were a struggle. As his friends moved on to thicker books, he kept his slow reading a secret. But that got harder every year. He felt alone, lost, and afraid in a world of too many words. Fortunately, his love of stories wouldn't let him give up. He started giving himself permission to