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Rumple Buttercup: A Story of Bananas, Belonging, and Being Yourself

Illustrated by Matthew Gray Gubler
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Hardcover
$14.99 US
6.5"W x 8.25"H x 0.67"D   | 15 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Apr 02, 2019 | 136 Pages | 978-0-525-64844-4
Age 8-12 years | Grades 3-7
Reading Level: Lexile NP | Fountas & Pinnell N
The #1 New York Times bestseller written and illustrated by Matthew Gray Gubler. This charming and inspiring story is the perfect gift for kids (and grown-up kids) alike!

Rumple Buttercup has five crooked teeth, three strands of hair, green skin, and his left foot is slightly bigger than his right.

He is weird.

Join him and Candy Corn Carl (his imaginary friend made of trash) as they learn the joy of individuality as well as the magic of belonging.
  • SELECTION | 2020
    International Literacy Association
A Forbes Best Children's Book of the Year (so far)

"Kids will love the weird, mythical and strangely cute character of Rumple Buttercup. It’s entertaining for all ages." —Forbes
Matthew Gray Gubler is a storyteller from Las Vegas, Nevada, who directs, paints, writes, acts, and knows magic.
 
For more information, you can find him in a pumpkin patch or at: 
matthewgraygubler.com 
Instagram: @gublergram
Twitter: @GUBLERNATION 
 

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Inside the Book: Matthew Gray Gubler (RUMPLE BUTTERCUP)

About

The #1 New York Times bestseller written and illustrated by Matthew Gray Gubler. This charming and inspiring story is the perfect gift for kids (and grown-up kids) alike!

Rumple Buttercup has five crooked teeth, three strands of hair, green skin, and his left foot is slightly bigger than his right.

He is weird.

Join him and Candy Corn Carl (his imaginary friend made of trash) as they learn the joy of individuality as well as the magic of belonging.

Awards

  • SELECTION | 2020
    International Literacy Association

Praise

A Forbes Best Children's Book of the Year (so far)

"Kids will love the weird, mythical and strangely cute character of Rumple Buttercup. It’s entertaining for all ages." —Forbes

Author

Matthew Gray Gubler is a storyteller from Las Vegas, Nevada, who directs, paints, writes, acts, and knows magic.
 
For more information, you can find him in a pumpkin patch or at: 
matthewgraygubler.com 
Instagram: @gublergram
Twitter: @GUBLERNATION 
 

  View titles by Matthew Gray Gubler

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Inside the Book: Matthew Gray Gubler (RUMPLE BUTTERCUP)