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I Am a Spicy Nugget

Illustrated by Loryn Brantz
Hardcover
$18.99 US
10"W x 10"H | 20 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Sep 08, 2026 | 40 Pages | 9798217042142
Age 3-5 years | Up to Kindergarten

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A hilariously relatable story about a girl whose big emotions turn her into a spicy nugget!

Angry?

Overwhelmed?

Confused that a simple request for a pet penguin has been unreasonably denied?

Then you might be at risk of becoming . . .

A SUPER HOT SIZZLING EXTRA SPICY NUGGET!

Follow one such nugget as she releases fiery fury on all who dare approach (stuffed animals, beware!). But big emotions and even bigger personalities are no match for a little patience and a lot of love—the best remedies for soothing even your spiciest feelings.
Loryn Brantz is an Emmy Award–winning author, artist, poet, and director. She is the creator of numerous beloved children’s books, including the bestselling series Feminist Baby and It Had to Be You (A Love Poem Your Baby Can See). Her work can be seen on Sesame Street, Elmo’s World, Ms. Rachel, and more. Her latest book, Poems of Parenting, is a New York Times bestseller.

Loryn is a bit of a spicy nugget herself and lives in New York City with her husband, architect Jake J. Brotter, and their little nuggets, Dalia and Ronen. View titles by Loryn Brantz

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A hilariously relatable story about a girl whose big emotions turn her into a spicy nugget!

Angry?

Overwhelmed?

Confused that a simple request for a pet penguin has been unreasonably denied?

Then you might be at risk of becoming . . .

A SUPER HOT SIZZLING EXTRA SPICY NUGGET!

Follow one such nugget as she releases fiery fury on all who dare approach (stuffed animals, beware!). But big emotions and even bigger personalities are no match for a little patience and a lot of love—the best remedies for soothing even your spiciest feelings.

Author

Loryn Brantz is an Emmy Award–winning author, artist, poet, and director. She is the creator of numerous beloved children’s books, including the bestselling series Feminist Baby and It Had to Be You (A Love Poem Your Baby Can See). Her work can be seen on Sesame Street, Elmo’s World, Ms. Rachel, and more. Her latest book, Poems of Parenting, is a New York Times bestseller.

Loryn is a bit of a spicy nugget herself and lives in New York City with her husband, architect Jake J. Brotter, and their little nuggets, Dalia and Ronen. View titles by Loryn Brantz

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