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Available now · September 1, 2026

The Buffet at the End of the Rainbow

A Picky Eater’s Quest for the Golden Apple

Lila enters a brilliant kingdom of food and color on a quest that honors safe foods, curiosity, and choice. This magical adventure shows that trying something new should never require leaving comfort or trust behind.

Ages 5–108.5 × 8.5-inch picture bookISBN 9798240991400

Inside the story

Magic with something real at its heart

Stephanie's stories create room for children to recognize themselves without turning their experience into a lesson to be corrected. Each adventure offers language for understanding, connection, and compassionate support.

Story themes

Selective eatingSafe foodsLow-pressure explorationConfidence

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