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Rumple Buttercup: A Story of Bananas, Belonging, and Being Yourself: A Story of Bananas, Belonging, and Being Yourself Audiobook
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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.
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"a wonderful story, with a heartfelt message for readers/listeners. The narration is well done, you can hear the passion in the author's voice as he relates this touching tale. Character voices ensure its entertainment value while never wavering from delivering an important theme to listeners. I bought several copies of the book for the school and city libraries here and will suggest they find it in their budgets to get the audiobook as well.A superb first outing from an author I hope we hear from again."
— Marianne (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Actor Matthew Gray Gubler brings his children’s story to the listener’s ear with exuberance…Emphasizing alliteration, using myriad voices ranging from falsetto to squeaky, and changing pace on a dime are all part of Gubler’s craft. As narrator, he is cheerfully distinctive.”
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“The overall message is obvious but well-meaning and could equally appeal to elementary school reluctant readers or adolescent misfits. Not quite any one kind of book, this story will appeal to a variety of readers with a taste for the odd.”
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“Sure, the message about being yourself is unsubtle, but the narration itself avoids preachiness, and there’s plenty of goofy, endearing humor…Kids who enjoy some satisfying weirdness with an I-love-me sensibility will find a pal in Rumple.”
— Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
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A Forbes Magazine Pick of Best Children's Book of the Year (So Far)
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A 2020 Audie Award Finalist for Best Narration of Books for Young Listeners
Rumple Buttercup: A Story of Bananas, Belonging, and Being Yourself Listener Reviews
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Diana Bokova, 1/19/2022
About Matthew Gray Gubler
Matthew Gray Gubler is an Emmy Award-winning actor, director, painter, writer, and magician from Las Vegas, Nevada. He also loves to voice cartoon characters, tell ghost stories, and wear soft pajamas, and one time he helped unearth a prehistoric dinosaur.