Andrea Zuill

Acclaimed author-Illustrator of Humorous Picture Books

Meet Author-Illustrator Andrea Zuill!

Andrea Zuill

Andrea Zuill

ANDREA ZUILL is the author-illustrator of Gustav is Missing!, a Barnes & Noble Best Book of the Year and an Indie Next Selection; Sweety, a Booklist Best Book of the Year; and Wolf Camp, a Children’s Choice Award finalist. Andrea is the illustrator of Dog vs. Strawberry by Nelly Buchet, which received three starred reviews; Donut by Laura Gehl, a Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Selection; and Cat Dog Dog by Nelly Buchet, winner of the Irma Black Award for Excellence in Children’s Literature. Her work has been exhibited in galleries in California, Texas, and New York.

Books by Andrea Zuill

Bob the Vampire Snail

Bob the Vampire Snail

Andrea Zuill

In this hilarious and heartwarming picture book, join Bob the vampire snail as he embraces his unique love of tomatoes, discovers new and peculiar sleeping talents, and forms an unexpected friendship.

★ “Bob’s journey from basic gastropod to bat-like Nosferatu, delivered with Mad magazine–worthy laughs, is a work that young readers can sink their teeth into.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

★ “The humor, comics styling, and facts will make this a sure bet with the Disgusting Critters crowd, and future Bunnicula fans will slurp it up.” —Booklist, starred review

“[B]oth funny and surprisingly touching. A marvelous method for encouraging even the smallest weirdos to find their people.” —Kirkus Reviews

“This unlikely vampire tale is excellent ­Halloween fun.” —School Library Journal

Bring out your students' theatrical side with this Readers Theater Script

Dog vs. Strawberry

Dog vs. Strawberry

Nelly Buchet

A dog and a strawberry find themselves nose to stem in this hilarious picture book that’s perfect for dog lovers. An epic battle ensues—who will come out on top?

★ “Zuill has unleashed her considerable talents to great effect, creating a cinematic sense of silliness and a winning protagonist whose roly-poly physique, boopable snout, and operatic eyes convey equal parts cunning competitor and genial goofball.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

★ “The book’s snappy pace is in step with the high-stakes energy of a serious race. The highly expressive Dog will elicit lots of laughs and cheers from the stands.” —Booklist, starred review

★ Everyone’s a winner in this fast-paced match between canine and fruit, recommended for both public and school libraries.” —School Library Journal, starred review

★ “The energy and hilarity of Dog vs. Strawberry might not make it the best bedtime story, but that should not stop those with budding readers from racing out to find a copy of this winning picture book.” —Shelf Awareness, starred review

“Berry delightful.” —Kirkus Reviews

Gustav Is Missing!

Gustav Is Missing!

Andrea Zuill

From the author of Sweety comes a heartwarming story of friendship and bravery, featuring a little mushroom who sets off into the scary world to find his missing pet slug.

“Endearing and inspiring.” —Publishers Weekly

“A delightful, sharply observed tale about friendship and taking those first tentative steps toward independence.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Read this picture book to kids not ready to take on The Hobbit just yet.” —The Bulletin

“Zuill’s gentle adventure highlights how monumental stepping outside of one’s comfort zone is and how doing so can come with unforeseen rewards.” —Booklist

Sweety

Sweety

Andrea Zuill

The story of a charming, mushroom-loving, headgear-wearing, totally awkward naked mole rat who is looking for like-minded peeps.

Booklist Editors’ Choice
A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year

★ “Zuill takes a common theme—finding the courage to be yourself—and makes it funny, heartwarming, and inspiring.” Booklist, starred review

“With hilarious pictures and tender, observant writing, Andrea Zuill gets to the heart of what it is to be an oddball in ‘Sweety,’ an endearing picture book for children…” The Wall Street Journal

Regina Is NOT a Little Dinosaur

Regina Is NOT a Little Dinosaur

Andrea Zuill

Meet a young dinosaur seeking her independence in this hilarious picture book from the author of Wolf Camp and Sweety.

“Young readers (and their adults) will laugh out loud at the relatable protagonist and her adorable antics.” Booklist

“Indelible Regina roars, slinks, sniffs, and pounces…. A gem of comic timing and expression.” Publishers Weekly

Donut

Donut

Laura Gehl

Here’s the hilarious story of Donut, a scruffy unicorn who can’t fly but who keeps on trying!

Wolf Camp

Wolf Camp

Andrea Zuill

Meet Homer, a dog who heads to camp to live like a wolf! Here’s the perfect book for the legions of kids out there who love dogs and funny books.

★ “This debut picture book will delight more than dog lovers.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

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