Nerp!
By (Author) Sarah Lynne Reul
Union Square & Co.
Sterling
12th May 2020
9th April 2020
United States
Children
Fiction
813.6
Hardback
32
Width 254mm, Height 254mm
Age range 3 to 6
What's for dinner How about skizzle klumps n' gizzardlumps A hilarious look at mealtime with a pair of persnickety eaters, in the most fun made-up language ever!
Would you like a bite of frizzle frazzle hotchy potch How about a plate of mushy gushy bloobarsh
NERP, says our hero. Nerpity nerpity nerp! (That's 'NO' to you!) With nonsense language and humorously expressive illustrations, this delightfully silly picture book tells the story of two picky eaters--one child, one pet--of indiscriminate species, a multitude of supposedly tasty goodies, and one surprising solution to a familiar childhood situation.
Reul's clever use of nonsensical monster vocabulary plays very well against the expressive green and yellow countenances of her charming and sympathetic characters. Even the scaly pet's personality pops, especially when eying the foul contents of its food bowl. The creativity of the menuboth the names and the neon imagesis half the fun of this homage to dinnertime chaos. Will persnickety children drool after their own squishalicious masterpieces Yerpetty yerpetty yerpy yerp! Kirkus (Starred review)
Reul's clever use of nonsensical monster vocabulary plays very well against the expressive green and yellow countenances of her charming and sympathetic characters. Even the scaly pet's personality pops, especially when eying the foul contents of its food bowl. The creativity of the menuboth the names and the neon imagesis half the fun of this homage to dinnertime chaos. Will persnickety children drool after their own squishalicious masterpieces Yerpetty yerpetty yerpy yerp! Kirkus (Starred review)
Sarah Lynne Reulis an illustrator, award-winning 2D animator, and the creator of several books for children, including Allie All Along. Originally from Brooklyn, she now lives just outside of Boston. Visit her online at reuler.com and on Instagram @thereul.