Nerp!

by Sarah Lynne Reul

Overview

What’s for dinner? How about skizzle klumps n’ gizzardlumps? A hilarious look at mealtime with a pair of persnickety eaters, in the most fun made-up language ever!
 
Would you like a bite of frizzle frazzle hotchy potch? How about a plate of mushy gushy bloobarsh? NERP, says our hero. Nerpity nerpity nerp! (That’s “NO” to you!) With nonsense language and humorously expressive illustrations, this delightfully silly picture book tells the story of two picky eaters—one child, one pet—of indiscriminate species, a multitude of supposedly tasty goodies, and one surprising solution to a familiar childhood situation.
 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781454934028
Publisher:	Union Square Kids
Publication date:	03/03/2020
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	1,033,278
Product dimensions:	10.20(w) x 10.20(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	NP (what's this?)
Age Range:	3 - 7 Years

About the Author

Sarah Lynne Reul is an illustrator, award-winning 2D animator, and the creator of several books for children, including Allie All Along. Originally from Brooklyn, she now lives just outside of Boston. Visit her online at reuler.com and on Instagram @thereul.

Editorial Reviews

Reul's clever use of nonsensical monster vocabulary plays very well against the expressive green and yellow countenances of her charming and sympathetic characters. Even the scaly pet's personality pops, especially when eying the foul contents of its food bowl. The creativity of the menu—both the names and the neon images—is half the fun of this homage to dinnertime chaos. Will persnickety children drool after their own ‘squishalicious’ masterpieces? ‘Yerpetty yerpetty yerpy yerp!’” —Kirkus (Starred review)

From the Publisher

★ 2020-01-12
A tyrant in a footed, mustard-colored onesie proves that no household is safe from the squeamishly finicky toddler.

Once solid food is introduced, it's an uphill battle for supremacy. The tot or the caregivers—who will reign supreme? A parade of gourmet delectables is presented with fanfare, amid appreciative tongue swipes from the equally finicky family pet. Does it matter that the child presents as a green, bipedal iguana or that the pet resembles a reptilian anteater? No! "Nerp" means "NERP!" no matter the species. Who cares that these caregivers have clearly toiled at cooking for hours? Garble snarfy barflecrunch elicits a definitive "NERPITY NERPITY NERPITY NERP!" The surprise payoff will wrinkle a few faces in delighted disgust, but the toddler is happy—"Blurp"—and the caregivers are…resigned. Reul's clever use of nonsensical monster vocabulary plays very well against the expressive green and yellow countenances of her charming and sympathetic characters. Even the scaly pet's personality pops, especially when eying the foul contents of its food bowl. The creativity of the menu—both the names and the neon images—is half the fun of this homage to dinnertime chaos.

Will persnickety children drool after their own "squishalicious" masterpieces? "Yerpetty yerpetty yerpy yerp!" (Picture book. 2-7)

Kirkus Reviews