Rumple Buttercup: A Story of Bananas, Belonging, and Being Yourself

Author Matthew Gray Gubler Illustrated by Matthew Gray Gubler

Grades 3-7 Ages 8-12

The #1 New York Times bestseller written and illustrated by Matthew Gray Gubler. This charming and inspiring story is the perfect gift for kids (and grown-up kids) alike!

Rumple Buttercup has five crooked teeth, three strands of hair, green skin, and his left foot is slightly bigger than his right.

He is weird.

Join him and Candy Corn Carl (his imaginary friend made of trash) as they learn the joy of individuality as well as the magic of belonging.

Available Formats

Hardcover 9780525648444
eBook 9780525707622
Unabridged Audiobook Download 9781984833136

State Awards

Maryland

2019, Maryland Blue Crab Young Readers Award, Winner

South Dakota

2021, Prairie Bloom Book Award, Winner

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