Citlali and the Spiny Lizard

By Sandra L.J.

A spiny lizard with sharp edges and nervous eyes. That's what Citlali sees on a class field trip to the park, and for a moment, it feels like looking in a mirror. Citlali is new at school, and that's just fine with her. She's not here to make friends-not after what happened last time. She keeps her answers short, her gaze low, and her heart tucked away where no one can reach it.

Citlali and the Spiny Lizard is a powerful story about the protective walls we build and the courage it takes to reconnect with others: a gentle, relatable read for kids who carry big feelings and aren't sure how to let others in.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1967353026
• ISBN13: 9781967353026
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Sandra Littlejohn
• Length: 42 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 3 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3