Princess Puffybottom... And Darryl

(Hardback)

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What's a pampered cat to do now that she has to compete for attention with an ill-mannered puppy Award-winning author Susin Nielsen delights in this laugh-a-minute twist on the classic sibling rivalry story. Princess Puffybottom has the perfect life -- her subjects serve her delicious meals, clean up her "delicate matters" and wait on her hand and foot. Life is good . . . until Darryl arrives. Princess Puffybottom thinks he's disgusting, horrid and a true animal. Though she tries everything in her power to banish him (including hypnosis, trickery and even sabotage), it looks like this puppy is here to stay. Can Princess P. and Darryl find a way to co-exist A hilarious picture book from acclaimed author Susin Nielsen, with adorable illustrations by Olivia Chin Mueller, Princess Puffybottom . . . and Darryl is perfect for not only warring siblings, but also anyone who loves cute pets (and some toilet humor).

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One of Bookish'sBest Childrens and Middle Grade Books (Winter 2019)
One of Kirkus Reviews' Best Picture Books of 2019 For Animal Lovers
One of CCBC's Best Books for Kids & Teens 2019
One of the Ontario Library Associations 2019 Top Ten Titles

PRAISE FOR Princess Puffybottom . . . and Darryl:

"Nielsen's tale and Mueller's digitally created pooch and puss pair perfectly. . . . Princess and Darryl need a sequel." --Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews

Beautifully illustrated with muted colors throughout, both Nielsen and Mueller have presented a delightful story of a pampered cat who learns to adapt to the changes within her family. --School Library Connection

Nielsens text is understated and funny. Children will relate to its simplicity and adults will understand all that is left unsaid about their childrens feelings. --Imaginary Elevators

"Muellers frisky digital cartoons flaunt the pets differing personalities, making their eventual coziness all the more tender." --Publishers Weekly

The humorous, entrancing illustrations relay part of the story not explained in the text and act as a visual punch line to the humour. . . . Children will love Princess Puffybottoms antics. --Resource Links

Author Bio

SUSIN NIELSEN got her start feeding cast and crew on the popular television series Degrassi Junior High. They hated her food, but they saw a spark in her writing. Nielsen went on to pen sixteen episodes of the hit TV show. Since then, she has written for many Canadian TV series. Nielsen's first two young adult novels, Word Nerd and Dear George Clooney- Please Marry My Mom, won critical acclaim and multiple young readers' choice awards. The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen won the prestigious Governor General's Literary Award and the Canadian Library Association's Children's Book of the Year. We Are All Made of Molecules was shortlisted for the Governor General's Literary Award, longlisted for the Carnegie Medal and nominated for the Canadian Library Association's Children's Book of the Year. Optimists Die First was nominated for the OLA White Pine Award and the Carnegie Medal, and received four starred reviews. Her most recent novel is No Fixed Address. Nielsen lives in Vancouver with her family and two extremely destructive cats. Visit her at susinnielsen.com; on Facebook at Susin Nielsen, Author; and on Twitter at @susinnielsen.