By Adam Rex
Chicago Tribune Best Book of the Year
Notable Poetry Book and Verse Novel
Junior Library Guild selection
Read Aloud Indiana Book Award nominee
★ "A perfect read-aloud. Fruitful in every sense of the word." —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
★ "A sly concept, deft artwork, and unflagging energy make this a winner." —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
"Whether read aloud or solo, the bright illustrations, funny rhymes and happy ending make this a thoroughly enjoyable story." —Shelf Awareness
"Cheers for not only nutrition but for thinking outside the bowl to include the unfairly marginalized." —Booklist
“Fresh and funny, readers will go bananas over Orange's angst and antics in this delightfully appealing new book by Adam Rex.” —Kelly DiPucchio, author of Dragon Was Terrible
“You will never, ever, ever find a better, truer, more big-hearted poetic saga about an orange, a lychee, and dancing Friedrich Nietzsche. It begs to be sung aloud. And will make you a better person. Completely beyond good and evil!” —Jon Scieszka, first National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature
“The absurd and the organic come together in a hilarious ode to fruit, fun, and friendship. Adam Rex proves that he is the Bard of Produce.” —LeUyen Pham, New York Times bestselling author-illustrator
“This sad sack orange is one of the most relatable picture book characters I've had the pleasure of reading about in a long time. And finally a book that teaches kids the correct pronunciation of Friedrich Nietzsche!” —Carson Ellis, author/illustrator
“Every page makes me laugh save a couple near the end, which I find so touching that I get a little misty.” —Mac Barnett, New York Times bestselling author of Leo: A Ghost Story
“Hilarious! Any picture book that can work in Friedrich Nietzsche and lycanthropic pears is a winner to me.” —Drew Daywalt, author of The Day the Crayons Quit
“This book is peachy, fresh and funny! It's worth every cent of your hard-earned money!” —Laurie Keller, Geisel Award winner
“Not since Carmen Miranda took up hat-making, has fruit been this funny and fabulous!” —Molly Idle, Caldecott Honor recipient