Itty Bitty Betty Blob By Constance Lombardo; Illustrated by Micah Player

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ISBN: 9781662640148

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Published by (2024-06-04)

An Amazon Best Book of the Month
A Barnes + Noble Most Anticipated Kids’ Book
A Kids’ Indie Next Pick

Itty Bitty Betty Blob tries to be bad, like a good little monster—but she's NOT GOOD at being bad! This social-emotional learning picture book shows kids ages 4 - 8 that being yourself is more than enough. A perfect Halloween gift!

  • ADORABLE ART WITH MASSIVE KID APPEAL: for fans of animated features like Turning Red or The Owl House will love the humor and art in Itty Bitty Betty Blob.

  • FRESH TAKE ON FAMILIAR THEME: Monsters have been done over and over, but when is the last time you read a book about a blob who was trying to look more scary for her class photo? 

  • REASSURING MESSAGE WITH A BIG DOSE OF HUMOR: You don’t have to try so hard to be like everyone else, being yourself is enough!

  • ADORABLY CATCHY NAME: Just saying “Itty Bitty Betty Blob” is fun and will makes everyone smile.

  • FANTASTIC CREATIVE TEAM: Constance Lombardo is the author of Tiny Spoon vs Little Fork.  She has a delightful sense of humor and her own quirky take on the world. Micah Player has a big, gregarious personality and is a joy to know and speak to.

It's monster picture day again! Itty Bitty Betty Blob sits in front of the mirror practicing her growling for the camera. But for Betty growling is not so easy. She's not a typical monster, and she doesn't love scaring anyone. What does Betty love? Dancing and rainbows and cute furry creatures. So when Betty's 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 heads off to school with high hopes, practicing her growling all the way there... and that's when Betty makes a discovery that feels just right.

Book Details

Format: Hardcover
Price: 18.99 USD / 24.99 CAD
Published: 2024-06-04
ISBN: 9781662640148
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Page Count: 40
Trim Size: 8 x 11
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★ "Constance Lombardo’s straightforward, sweetly witty prose will have readers rooting for Betty as well as nervously holding their breath on her behalf as she dares to embrace being different. Micah Player’s boldly drawn, emotion-infused illustrations expertly embody everything from Ghoultington Academy’s imposing gothic architecture to the puffs’ extreme cuteness and manic energy. There are a lot of fun little details for itty bitty bibliophiles to discover upon rereads too. Itty Bitty Betty Blob’s nicely balanced combination of humor, emotion and inspiration makes it an absolute treat of a read—a warm and wonderful reminder to celebrate our differences and dare to share joy with others." —BookPage, starred review

"Children will enjoy the humor…and will be heartened by Betty’s willingness to embrace what makes her different...A light touch delivers an increasingly common but important message." —Kirkus Reviews

“A ‘sweet-tempered be-yourself’ tale.” Publishers Weekly

"Itty Bitty Betty Blob is not your typical monster, being a small, round pink creature who loves rainbows, flowers, dancing, and singing...Most of the illustrations are in black, white, and gray, whereas Betty appears pink in several pictures. Humorous artwork reveals Betty’s body flattening out during sleep, shower time, and while sliding under a log in the forest. Youngsters will get a kick out of this latest tale about just being yourself." —Booklist

"I laughed, I cried, I love Betty Blob! Be Yourself and joy will follow." Bex, Books Are Magic (Brooklyn, NY)

"A great book to show that joy and happiness can be contagious if we just be who we are. 10 out of 10, this book is a beautiful masterpiece!" —Donna, McLean & Eakin (Petoskey, MI)

"Okay, I'm in love! Itty Bitty Betty Blob, you are perfectly precious just as you are!" —Fred, Oblong Books (Rhinebeck, NY)

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