No problem is too big for Smarty Locks!
Meet Smarty Locks
Brave, Creative, and Big-Hearted
The Smarty Locks series follows a clever, big-hearted girl who faces everyday challenges with creativity, courage, and optimism.
Explore the Smarty Locks Adventures
Together, these stories demonstrate optimism in tough moments, resilience when learning new skills, and compassion when helping others. The Smarty Locks books inspire kids to face challenges with a sharp mind and a brave heart.
Smarty Locks and the Unforgettable Zoo
Smarty Locks learns to stay positive even when plans fall apart. She turns a cancelled class trip into an unforgettable adventure by finding joy using her creativity and imagination.
Smarty Locks and the Bumpy Ride
Smarty Locks shows resilience and confidence as she tries again and again to ride her bike. Even after falling and getting hurt, she refuses to give up. With a clever idea to feel safe, she succeeds through determination and problem solving.
Smarty Locks and the Sleepover Solution
When her friend Chery Anne feels scared during a sleepover, Smarty Locks uses creativity and kindness to help her feel safe. With her trusty “Monster Spray,” she comforts her friend and teaches kids about the power of compassion and imagination.
Brain Storm
Brainstorm is a playful collection of silly, fun, and irresistibly catchy rhymes that will have kids giggling from page to page. Bursting with imagination and humor, each poem keeps young readers asking for “just one more!”
Stories That Shape Strong, Confident Kids
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Builds Resilience
Children learn to push through frustration, disappointment, and new challenges.
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Encourages Creativity
Imaginative problem-solving helps kids think outside the box.
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Promotes Emotional Growth
Messages of friendship, compassion, and courage resonate with kids of all ages.
Loved by Parents, Teachers & Professionals
From an Expert
"Smarty Locks and the Unforgettable Zoo is a beautifully illustrated, engaging story that has become a favorite for both my clients and my own daughter. As a BCBA, I love its powerful message about handling disappointment and making the best of unexpected changes. The rhyming flows perfectly, the lesson resonates with kids of all ages, and we find ourselves returning to it night after night."
— Jacqueline Erdos
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
From a Parent
"Even with a bookshelf full of bedtime favorites, my daughter always reaches for the Smarty Locks series. She’s instantly engaged and excited to see how Smarty Locks solves problem, big or small. Smarty Locks and the Unforgettable Zoo is her favorite, and it playfully teaches children how to handle unexpected disappointments that life may throw at them!"
— Rachel
Creative Director of The Porch Brand
From a Fellow Author
"Full of stories that surprise and delight, Brainstorm is a treat for parents and children alike! Harary is a gifted writer who can turn a phrase on its head - this is a book your kids will return to again and again!"
— Esther Chehebar
Author of Sisters of Fortune
About the Author: Marilyn Harary
Marilyn Harary is a mother of four and the author of four children’s books, each one dedicated to one of her children. She has always had a love for writing poetry and dreamed of becoming an author since she was a little girl. Marilyn currently lives in Brooklyn with her husband, Jack, their four kids and their dog, Alfie.
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