Itty Bitty Betty Blob
by Constance Lombardo
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Pub Date Jun 04 2024 | Archive Date Jun 04 2024
Astra Publishing House | Hippo Park
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Description
"The creatures from Slime Rancher collide with a monstrous universe in the vein of Flavia Z. Drago in ITTY BITTY BETTY BLOB. Adorable!" --Nicole, Oblong Books, Millerton, NY
"Be Yourself and joy will follow!" --Bex, Books are Magic, Brooklyn, NY
Itty Bitty Betty Blob tries to be bad, like a good little monster--but she's NOT GOOD at being bad! This perfect picture book shows kids (4-8) that being yourself is MORE than enough. With a heartstopping story and art by Constance Lombardo and Micah Player.
It's monster picture day again, and Itty Bitty Betty Blob sits in front of the mirror where she practices growling for the camera. But for Betty it's not so easy. She's not a typical monster, so she doesn't love scaring anyone. What she loves is dancing and rainbows and cute furry creatures. So when mom hands her a perfectly horrible scaly black dress to wear on picture day, Betty isn't sure. Of course she wants to make mom happy, so she practices her growls in the mirror, and tries to look as monstery as her school friends. She even heads off to school with high hopes, practicing all the way there. . . and that's when she makes a discovery and soon finds herself among new friends with ideas that just feel right.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781662640148 |
| PRICE | $18.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 40 |
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Featured Reviews
Reviewer 1132031
This book was so cute. I loved meeting Betty and seeing her joyful outlook on life, even if she wants to be just like her fellow monsters. But with the help of some new found friends, Betty is able to start loving herself, and embracing all that makes her beautiful. This is a great book for kids to read so they can see and understand that it’s ok that they are a bit different; they don’t have to fit a mold not made for them. I hope all kids have a chance to read this sweet journey. I know I’m glad I did.
Books the M, Reviewer
This picture book is absolutely precious! I love it!
It has a wonderful message of being inclusive and kind to others who are different, and that it’s perfectly fine to BE different.
The illustrations are so well done, and Betty herself is super cute. The choice to have her be pink against all of the grayscale colors of everyone else is smart. I requested this book because of the gorgeous cover, and I think a lot of people will pick it up for the same reason.
Look for this in June 2024!
My thanks to NetGalley, Astra Publishing House and Hippo Park for an advance copy in exchange for my honest feedback.
Haley C, Reviewer
Itty bitty Betty blob was the perfect book to read to my kids, they loved it! She was so adorable and the story itself was great. It showed that you don’t have to fit in, and that you can be who you are and others will still like you. I can’t wait to add a finished copy to my shelves.
Ashley S, Reviewer
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review the ARC of Itty Bitty Betty Blob. I cannot rave about this cute little story enough! Itty Bitty Betty Blob is just what we needed in the world right now. I wish I had this story when I was growing up.
Itty Bitty Betty Blob is a monster unlike any of her classmates. Try as she might, she just does feel like the monster she’s expected to be. That is until one day she meets some new… friends that show her being YOU is the best way to be. I hope every little girl (and boy!) from 2-92 reads this book. It reminds us that you are perfect the way you are and we all need that reminder from time to time.
This is 100%, honest to goodness 5/5 stars for me. I will absolutely be purchasing a copy for our home library and for all the little ones in our family. Well done, Constance Lombardo!
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