Gabbie’s Growing Pains Hardback (Book 3 of the Gabbie Book Series)

Becoming family isn’t always easy—but it’s always worth it.

In Gabbie’s Growing Pains, Gabbie is thrilled when her family adopts Gavyn. She imagines late-night laughs, shared secrets, and a bond only siblings could have. But things don’t go as planned. Gavyn is quiet, distant, and frustrated—and Gabbie’s excitement quickly turns into confusion and hurt.

As tension builds, both Gabbie and Gavyn must learn that being family takes more than living under the same roof. It takes patience, empathy, and the willingness to try—even when it’s hard. Through small moments of breakthrough, the two begin to understand what it truly means to be siblings.

💛 Explores themes of blended families, emotional adjustment, and resilience
🧠 Supports key CASEL-aligned SEL skills: empathy, communication, self-awareness, and problem-solving
📘 Includes discussion questions for classroom and family reflection
👧🏾 Ideal for ages 7–10 and upper elementary readers navigating family dynamics

Gabbie’s Growing Pains is a heartfelt reminder that relationships take time—but with love, patience, and grace, even growing pains can lead to growth.