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

By Matthew Gray Gubler
Illustrated by Matthew Gray Gubler

By Matthew Gray Gubler
Illustrated by Matthew Gray Gubler

By Matthew Gray Gubler
Illustrated by Matthew Gray Gubler

By Matthew Gray Gubler
Illustrated by Matthew Gray Gubler

By Matthew Gray Gubler
Illustrated by Matthew Gray Gubler

By Matthew Gray Gubler
Illustrated by Matthew Gray Gubler

By Matthew Gray Gubler
Read by Matthew Gray Gubler

By Matthew Gray Gubler
Read by Matthew Gray Gubler

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

    The #1 New York Times bestseller written and illustrated by Criminal Minds actor/director, 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.

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

    The #1 New York Times bestseller written and illustrated by Criminal Minds actor/director, 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.

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

    The #1 New York Times bestseller written and illustrated by Criminal Minds actor/director, 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.

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

    The #1 New York Times bestseller written and illustrated by Criminal Minds actor/director, 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.

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $14.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Apr 02, 2019 | 136 Pages | 6-1/8 x 8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780525648444

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $17.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Apr 02, 2019 | 136 Pages | 6-1/8 x 8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780525707639

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $8.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Apr 02, 2019 | 136 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780525707622

    Category: Audiobooks | Children’s Middle Grade Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Audiobook Download | $5.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Apr 02, 2019 | 12 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781984833136

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    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

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