Fragility was a solid piece of work. But despite her sturdy exterior, Fragility was fragile. Anything and everything hurt her feelings. In the most benign compliment, Fragility heard an insult. No one could even say she looked nice without evoking images of big, squishy cupcakes--since they are also nice--and causing Fragility to flop on the ground and weep. Fragility's friends stop speaking to her for fear of another fit, but Rudy, a very rude bully, has other ideas. In the face of real insults, will Fragility finally learn to take a compliment?

Fragility was a solid piece of work. But despite her sturdy
exterior, Fragility was fragile. Anything and everything hurt her
feelings. In the most benign compliment, Fragility heard an insult.
No one could even say she looked nice without evoking images of
big, squishy cupcakes--since they are also nice--and causing
Fragility to flop on the ground and weep. Fragility's friends stop
speaking to her for fear of another fit, but Rudy, a very rude
bully, has other ideas. In the face of real insults, will Fragility
finally learn to take a compliment?

"Lester enhances the basic story about handling emotions with a satisfying slapstick humor that's beautifully extended in Munsinger's hilarious, wildly expressive illustrations." (Booklist )

Helen Lester and Lynn Munsinger have been together through thick and thin since first publishing The Wizard, the Fairy, and the Magic Chicken in 1983. They have collaborated on the hilarious Tacky the Penguin series and many other wildly funny and popular titles, including the award-winning Hooway for Wodney Wat. Helen Lester is a full-time writer who makes her home in Pawling, New York, and Lynn Munsinger is a full-time illustrator living in Massachusetts.