Something Happened

Fictional stories based on real-life, common experiences help explain sensitive, important events happening in communities across the US and around the world.

Told in clear, compelling stories for young readers, the books come with the authority of psychological expertise from the American Psychological Association.

Cover: Something Happened to Our Mom: A Story about Parental Addiction
Cover: Algo le pasó a mi papá (Something Happened to My Dad): Una historia sobre inmigración y la separación familiar
Cover: Something Happened to My Dad: A Story about Immigration and Family Separation
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Algo le pasó a mi papá (Something Happened to My Dad): Una historia sobre inmigración y la separación familiar
Something Happened to My Dad: A Story about Immigration and Family Separation
Something Happened in Our Park: Standing Together after Gun Violence
Something Happened in Our Town: A Child's Story about Racial Injustice
Something Happened to Our Mom: A Story about Parental Addiction New! Fall 2025
Something Happened to Our Planet: Kids Tackle the Climate Crisis
  • Available in limited formats
  • Soon! Fall 2026
  • New! Spring 2026
  • New! Fall 2025
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Something Happened — Trade Hardcover Set
Trade Hardcover $106.94, 6 titles
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  • Soon! Fall 2026
  • New! Spring 2026
  • New! Fall 2025

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Something Happened

Fictional stories based on real-life, common experiences help explain sensitive, important events happening in communities across the US and around the world. Told in clear, compelling stories for young readers, the books come with the authority of psychological… View →