Camilla and the Fall Festival
From the Series Camilla the Cartographer
Can a windstorm ruin the Fall Festival? Not if Camilla the Cartographer has a map—and a plan!
Part of the beloved Camilla series, Camilla and the Fall Festival is a warm and whimsical story that helps kids explore how flexibility, teamwork, and emotional resilience can turn unexpected changes into joyful new traditions. When the forest’s decorations are scattered by a storm, Camilla and her friends work together to restore the celebration—and discover that change can bring everyone closer.
Key Features:
- Supports emotional growth, flexible thinking, and everyday challenges in a kid-friendly way
- Encourages kids to embrace change and collaborate with others
- Includes a reader’s note with discussion questions and SEL activities
- Perfect for ages 5–9—great for classrooms, school counselors, and family reading
- Created by Magination Press, the children’s imprint of the American Psychological Association—trusted leaders in children’s mental health and emotional development
| Format | Your Price | Add |
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978-1-4338-4480-5
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$18.99 | |
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978-1-4338-4773-8
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$23.99 |
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Genre | Picture Books |
| Category | SEL: E Responsible Decision-Making, Social Emotional Learning |
| Copyright | 2026 |
| Publisher | Magination Press, American Psychological Association |
| Imprint | Magination Press — American Psychological Association |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2025-08-05 |
Author: Julie Dillemuth
Julie Dillemuth has a PhD in geography and is the author of picture books that help children develop and practice spatial thinking skills, problem solving, and social-emotional skills.
Illustrator: Laura Wood
Laura Wood is an independent illustrator based in Milan. She is particularly drawn to children’s illustration because it allows her to play with colors and characters in order to create the perfect world she would like to live in: sunny, safe, and fun.
Reviews
School Library Journal
“Teachers and students alike will rejoice in the gentle but important lessons learned in this delightful and engaging book. . . . [T]he accompanying reader’s note provides plenty of helpful discussion questions and extension activities to develop children’s social-emotional flexibility and spatial thinking. . . . A highly recommended purchase for classrooms, especially for schools and classrooms looking for project-based learning opportunities that cover cartography and for school counselors looking to highlight the power of flexible and positive thinking.”—School Library Journal
