An Indie Next List Top 10 Pick!From the author of WOLF CAMP comes the story of a charming, mushroom-loving, headgear-wearing, totally awkward naked mole rat who is looking for like-minded peeps.Sweety is awkward, even for a naked mole rat. She has protruding front teeth, thick glasses, and some very unusual hobbies, including interpretive dance and fungus identification. She's intense and passionate--and her peers don't always get her. But surely there are other mushroom lovers out there? As Sweety sets out to find them, she comes to realize--with a little help from her cool Aunt Ruth-- that being Sweety is actually pretty awesome. With heart and humor and a whole lot of charm, Andrea Zuill delivers a story about learning to embrace everything that makes you
you--and that's something many kids are going to relate to.
On sale: March 26, 2019
Age: 3-7 years
Grade: Preschool - 2
Page count: 32 Pages
ISBN: 9780525580003
Reading level: Lexile: AD550L | Fountas/Pinnell: O
Andrea Zuill is the author-illustrator of
Regina is NOT a Little Dinosaur, an Indie Next List selection;
Sweety, a
Booklist Best Book of the Year;
and
Wolf Camp, a Children’s Choice Award finalist. She is also the creator of
Business Pig,
Dance Is for Everyone, and
Marigold & Daisy. Andrea is the illustrator of
Cat Dog Dog by Nelly Buchet
, an American Library Association Notable Book which was called "A clever, winning read-aloud for modern families" in a starred review from
Kirkus. Her work has been exhibited in galleries in California, Texas, and New York. Visit Andrea on the Web at andreazuill.org or follow her on Twitter at @AndreaZuill.
Booklist Editors' Choice
A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year“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 "Zuill takes a common theme—finding the courage to be yourself—and makes it funny, heartwarming, and inspiring."
—Booklist, starred review
