One Book. One Brave Reminder. One Lasting Legacy.
Marshmallow Can Do Hard Things
Meet Marshmallow, a brave little narwhal who—just like many kids—sometimes has to face things that feel big and scary.
When Marshmallow must do something hard, like a check up at the doctor or going to school, there's only one way forward: make a plan. With courage, creativity, and a little bit of narwhal magic, Marshmallow discovers that even the toughest moments become easier when you know what steps to take. Inspired by the author's real-life experiences, Marshmallow teaches that making a plan helps during hard moments.
The story gives the reader a simple, empowering tool they can use anytime life feels overwhelming. Filled with warmth and hope, Marshmallow Can Do Hard Things reminds every child and adult that bravery isn't about never being scared—it's about finding a way to keep going.
Special thanks to Jessica Kesler, who brought Marshmallow to life.
Find her on Instagram here.
Maggie
"I purchased Drew’s book a while back and read it with my kids (12 & 16) as I told them about Drew. They loved the story and - even at their ages - it sparked a great conversation about kindness, courage & perspective, and making a plan to help them face hard things!"
What Readers Are Saying About "Marshmallow"
Discover the impact "Marshmallow Can Do Hard Things" is making in homes and classrooms everywhere.
Milana, 8 years old
"Marshmallow keeps making a plan. I like how it shows that when you have something that's really hard, all you have to do is make a plan and be calm and just try it out."
Mollie Sharp, PE teacher
"Drew & I read his book to his Northeast Middle PE class. We talked about hard things we have overcome in life as a group. some students shared old stories where they struggled in and new situations & overcoming challenges in their daily lives."
The Bennett Project
The Patchin family is proud to partner with The Bennett Project, a St. Louis-based organization providing critical support to families navigating pediatric cancer. To honor their mission, Drew has selected The Bennett Project to receive all profits from his book sales. Explore more about their work and discover how you can support local families through the link below.
Books That Heal is a 501(c)(3) organization that helps pediatric patients battling chronic illnesses write and illustrate their very own children's books to become published authors and illustrators. The organization handles all costs of editing and publishing the books and donates royalties of every book sold to organizations and foundations chosen by the children and their families. Drew's family is forever grateful to Books That Heal for the gift of their partnership in bringing Drew's story to life, ensuring his legacy continues.