Peanut Gets Fed Up

(Hardback)

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A favorite stuffed animal cant be too loved . . .or can it Toy Story meets Knuffle Bunny in this picture book exploring the enduring bond between a child and her beloved stuffed penguin. A must-have for fans of Strictly No Elephants and Bear Is a Bear.

Peanut the stuffed penguin does everything with Pearl. That means napping and playing, but it also means getting drooled on and dragged around. One day, Peanut has had enough, and she decides to slip out of Pearls backpack. At first, life without Pearl is all Peanut ever dreamed of. Freedom! Independence! But then it gets rather lonely.

Peanut begins to wonder if Pearl has found a new favorite toy. Luckily, Peanut could never be replaced, and Pearl shows up just when Peanut needs her the most.

With insight and humor, author-illustrator Dana Wulfekotte chronicles what happens when a stuffed animal ventures out on their own. The simple text and expressive artwork shine a new perspective on growing up and what it means to be a friend. Peanut Gets Fed Up is an irresistible read-aloud that will charm children, parents, and your favorite stuffed animals.

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Peanut, a stuffed-animal penguin, remembers Pearl as a baby. . . . It hasnt always been fun. . . . At the park, the toy accidentally falls out of Pearls backpack and escapes. At first, the penguin rejoices to be free, but soon they miss Pearl, who finds her toy and takes it home. . . . Simply written and satisfying . . . An endearing read-aloud choice for young children. Booklist Peanut the stuffed penguin enjoys their young human Pearl most of the time, but when all the drooling and rough playtimes (not to mention the nippy dog) become too much, Peanut plots his great escape at the park. . . . Despite assertions to the contrary, Peanut really does start to miss home . . . Peanuts emotions are effectively relayed to the viewer with expressive posing and a shifting compositions. Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books Peanut . . . is a stuffed penguin who is tired of being ripped, chewed, and drooled on by its owner, Pearl. One Saturday morning, Peanut throws itself from Pearls backpack and escapes into a park. . . . Sadly, it isnt long before it misses Pearl. . . . Wulfekotte smartly uses color to accentuate major events. . . . Add this one to your collection. School Library Journal Narrator Peanut, a stuffed penguin, has been with preschooler Pearl since the very beginning. First words, first stepsPeanut has seen it all. But life with Pearl can be messy, too. . . . The stuffed penguin hatches a plan to escape from Pearls mistreatment . . . Until, that is, freedom starts to feel awfully lonely . . . Despairing, the penguin falls into trouble, only to find that friendship stands the test of time. . . . A good reminder to hold on to the ones we loveeven the stuffed ones. Horn Book Magazine

Author Bio

Dana Wulfekotte is a freelance animator, comic artist, and children's book author and illustrator. She is the author and artist of Rabbit & Possum, and the illustrator of the Schneider Family Award Honor Book The Remember Balloons, by Jessie Oliveros. She's done work for Buzzfeed, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, and Fox. Dana Wulfekotte lives in Queens with her boyfriend and pet rabbit.