CHUBBY BUNNY by Julie Murphy and Sarah Winifred Searle
(Balzer & Bray, Oct 2023)

The debut picture book from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin’, with illustrations by acclaimed cartoonist Sarah Winifred Searle.

Barbara “Bunny” Binks comes from a long line of Barbaras, that started with her mother and grandmother. She loves putting her hair up in “bunny buns,” playing with her rabbit Ralph, and eating marshmallows.

Then one day, she participates in her favorite marshmallow eating contest at field day called “Chubby Bunny,” and her classmates start teasing her.

But with a little help from another Barbara, Bunny figures out a very sweet solution.

Select praise for CHUBBY BUNNY:

Booklist starred review: “Adorable Bunny is an exuberant and inventive protagonist, approaching life with zeal and creativity. The supportive familial relationships are a joy, and happily, Bunny is given the agency to reclaim her name and confidence on her own terms.”
School Library Journal review: “Adorable, inclusive illustrations will draw many young readers in as they identify with one or more of the characters gracing the pages of this smart, fun, empowering story.”