Ali And The Ganderwat: Ali Adventures, Book #2 (Ali’s Adventures)

From the moment we rejoin Ali—the endearing puffball introduced in Book 1 of the Ali Adventures series—it’s clear that his next chapter is going to stretch him in new and unexpected ways. In Ali and the Ganderwat, author Roxie Fiste weaves a tender, funny, and spiritually rich story that goes beyond typical children’s literature. She touches on themes of frustration, perseverance, and the importance of leaning on others—especially when we least want to.The StoryAli is trying. Really trying. His

Oh hell, this was charming… and surprisingly sweet.Ali is a puffball who loves to bounce, except he can’t stop bouncing, and that tiny problem keeps turning into full-blown chaos. He’s sitting by the stream at the start, sighing dramatically (honestly, relatable), talking to his little brother Tanni about how much he misses his friends Mika and Scout, and why on earth he can’t control his bounce. He wants to do it by himself… but the book very gently (and repeatedly, because it’s a children’s bo

Ali and the Ganderwat by Roxie Fiste is a delightful early chapter book that follows young Ali as he tries to solve a curious and funny problem. Although I haven’t read the first book in the Ali’s Adventures series, I had no trouble jumping right into this story. It stands well on its own and gives just enough context for new readers to feel at home.The colorful illustrations bring warmth and energy to each page, making the story even more engaging for early readers. The short chapters and simpl