Kiowa County Public Library District

"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."...

When Grumpy Toad claims he doesn't eat bananas, Pete the Cat encourages Grumpy to try the banana casserole Pete brought for the class potluck.

"Did you know that dinosaurs discovered hamburgers? It's true! Go on a journey with Scout and join in on the adventure of the dinosaur who discovered hamburgers!" --Back cover.

"Parents can be so frustrating! All these kids want is for their ice-cream-and-chips-loving parents to try one bite of healthy whole foods. They're sure their parents will like fruits and veggies if they'll just taste them! Instead, their parents make dramatic barfing sounds, cover their mouths with their hands, and sneak the veggies to the dog. Is there anything that can convince these picky parents to try something green?... Adam Mansbach and Camila...

"Jim Panzee gives the same answer whenever he is offered something unfamiliar to eat YUCK! He gives that same answer when he's encouraged to just try it. But when picky eater Jim is offered a snack that promises to be sweet and tasty, he just might give inand discover that he likes it! Here's a story for all those toddlers whose all-purpose response to any new food is Yuck."--Publisher's description.

Peter, who is green from eating only peas, is spotted by aliens from the planet Krell who make him their king, but Krell has no peas and Peter soon turns back to his old self, falling out of favor with his new alien friends.