Tumblebaby
Written by Adam Rex and Illustrated by Audrey Helen Weber
A Junior Library Guild selection and A Society of Illustrators Original Art selection
★ “Rex is at his quirky best here, blending inventive charm with his signature playfulness and goofy sophistication for an offbeat fable to be relished over and over.”
—Booklist, Starred Review
“Unnamed and ungendered, purple of body and rainbow of face, Tumblebaby is the kind of hero in which all children can see themselves. The book’s prose is poetically fantastical. Its strong narrative voice is fresh and sly but at the same time harks back to a distinctly American storytelling tradition. With its outlaws and coyotes, family farms saved and fortunes won and lost, Tumblebaby reads like a half-forgotten fable from the Southwest. . . . Tumblebaby is a delight to read aloud, its propulsive storytelling beautifully complemented by Weber’s flowing, textured watercolor shapes. Best of all is the graceful twist at the end, likely to bring a tear to a parent’s eye.”
—The New York Times
"A satisfying tumble through the imagination."
—Kirkus Reviews
"Amid a fantastical, intentionally meandering plotline that embraces going where the wind blows, the story’s gonzo energy hurtles forward like a train."
—Publishers Weekly
“[A] unique and timeless addition to children’s literature.”
—BookPage