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Sweety Hardcover – Picture Book, March 26, 2019

by Andrea Zuill (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 463 ratings
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An Indie Next List Top 10 Pick!

From the author of WOLF CAMP comes the story of a charming, mushroom-loving, headgear-wearing, totally awkward naked mole rat who is looking for like-minded peeps.

Sweety is awkward, even for a naked mole rat. She has protruding front teeth, thick glasses, and some very unusual hobbies, including interpretive dance and fungus identification. She's intense and passionate--and her peers don't always get her. But surely there are other mushroom lovers out there? As Sweety sets out to find them, she comes to realize--with a little help from her cool Aunt Ruth-- that being Sweety is actually pretty awesome. With heart and humor and a whole lot of charm, Andrea Zuill delivers a story about learning to embrace everything that makes you you--and that's something many kids are going to relate to.
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  1. Reading age
    3 - 7 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  5. Lexile measure
    AD550L
  6. Dimensions
    11.44 x 0.39 x 8.81 inches
  7. Publisher
    Schwartz & Wade
  8. Publication date
    March 26, 2019
  9. ISBN-10
    052558000X
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0525580003
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K-Gr 2—Sweety is a particularly awkward naked mole rat. She doesn't always fit in with her classmates. She likes different things, like mushrooms and interpretive dance. Her grandmother calls her a square peg, but Aunt Ruth understands her. Aunt Ruth is a square peg herself and explains to Sweety that if the young mole rat stays true to herself, she will find her people. Sweety wonders who "her people" are and how will they recognize one another. Will there be a secret handshake? Sweety is indeed awkward, with head gear to pull her prominent front teeth together and thick eyeglasses. Pen-and-ink drawings, scanned and colored digitally in a washed color palette, depict the naked mole rats in clothing and other humanlike elements. Drawn with lots of squiggly black lines, tiny eyes, bald heads, and spindly limbs, the cast of characters could be described as adorable and dorky. Composition varies from page to page, ranging from spreads to multiple vignettes. The touching and comedic prose, dotted with an occasional conversation bubble, pairs perfectly with the adorkable characters. Square pegs rejoice, Zuill has created a worthy addition to her lineup of whimsical and lovable character-filled picture books. VERDICT A sweet and heartening selection, best shared one-on-one or in a small group setting.–Mindy Hiatt, Salt Lake County Library Services

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Booklist Editors' Choice 
A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year

“With hilarious pictures and tender, observant writing, Andrea Zuill gets to the heart of what it is to be an oddball in 'Sweety,' an endearing picture book for children...” —The Wall Street Journal

"Zuill takes a common theme—finding the courage to be yourself—and makes it funny, heartwarming, and inspiring." —Booklist, starred review

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Schwartz & Wade; Illustrated edition (March 26, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 052558000X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0525580003
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD550L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11.44 x 0.39 x 8.81 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 463 ratings

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Andrea Zuill

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Andrea Zuill is a writer/illustrator of children's books. She was born Bakersfield, CA and moved to the San Diego area when she married. For 20 years she was a graphic artist and at the same time Andrea created oil paintings. Her quirky figurative paintings have been exhibited in California, Texas and New York. In 2006 she started creating prints of funny and whimsical characters which led to her start in children’s books.

Andrea's debut book,Wolf Camp, was created with Schwartz & Wade.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Nice quality book with a good story
Really cute book about being ok with being different from everyone else. Nice thick pages, I really like the drawing style. Sweety is a sweety and my 11 month old son enjoyed looking at the book while I was reading it too.
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Britt
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice quality book with a good story
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2020
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Really cute book about being ok with being different from everyone else. Nice thick pages, I really like the drawing style. Sweety is a sweety and my 11 month old son enjoyed looking at the book while I was reading it too.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Nice quality book with a good story
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2020
Really cute book about being ok with being different from everyone else. Nice thick pages, I really like the drawing style. Sweety is a sweety and my 11 month old son enjoyed looking at the book while I was reading it too.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and Sweet
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2019
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Best children's book I've read in a long time. Full of spunk, wonderful illustrations, and a beautiful message about being yourself. I bought it for a 4 year old who loved it, but her mom was excited to give it to her teenager who is a "Sweety".
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Marta Arroyo
5.0 out of 5 stars Illustrations pop! Text tells funny story!
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2019
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My grandchildren ages 9 and 7, read the book with interest and enthusiasm. They thoroughly enjoyed it and kept commenting about the conversation text. Both enjoy drawing and appreciated the illustrations.
Highly recommend this creative way to keep true to your own being and your own ways.
Congratulations Ms. Andrea Zuill!
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S. Ledyard
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and poignant!
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2019
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Sweety is a zany and fun to read. It made a great read-aloud for my daughter’s second-grade class, and she and her classmates laughed a lot. It is all about embracing who you are and finding your people, with a good dose of humor mixed in.
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sueb
4.0 out of 5 stars Mushroom elements
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2020
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Cute story. Easy reading.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful story…important message
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2022
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This book teaches children the message of being yourself
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read For The Whole Family
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2020
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My daughter who is four adores this story and it is one I enjoy reading as well. Such a great message about being yourself. My daughter often references Sweety while playing so that speaks volumes. One of the best book buys we made this year.
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Kelly Marie Sjolund
5.0 out of 5 stars So sweet!
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2022
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Such a cute fun story about being yourself and finding your people.
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TheShoppingProf
5.0 out of 5 stars Delicato e sensibile
Reviewed in Italy on July 27, 2020
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Bel libro per bambini con meravigliose illustrazioni.
Storia di accettazione della diversità. Molto attuale e sensibile.
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5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant book esp for young nerds
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 4, 2019
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brilliant book - i hope it will become a classic
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