The Fun Guy

by Stef Wade, Steph Laberis (Illustrator)

A hilariously punny read-aloud for fans of The Bad Seed and The Very Impatient Caterpillar! Myles Porcini loves to have fun. He loves his forest school, but why is being a mushroom so much work? Myles would rather daydream. But when Myles leads the other mushrooms astray, he learns there may be more to life than just being a fun guy. Full of engaging puns and laugh-out-loud jokes, The Fun Guy is an excellent read-aloud. Fans of The Food Group series are sure to devour this comical adventure!

Kindle Edition

Expected publication November 3, 2026

About the author

Stef Wade's dreams came true when she published her first children's book, A PLACE FOR PLUTO in 2018. She continues to live her dream every day writing books and presenting to children all across the country to share learning, love, and laughter.

Stef's other books include THE VERY LAST LEAF, Q & U CALL IT QUITS, MOVING TO MARS and EVERY DAY'S A HOLIDAY. She's the recipient of the 2019 LITA Golden Duck Notable Picture Book Award, honorable mention for the Tofte/Wright Children's Literacy Award and a nominee and runner-up for multiple state book awards.

THE VERY EAGER EVERGREEN and THE FUN GUY release in Fall 2026.

Stef loves to travel with her college sweetheart husband and three historically and literary named boys. They currently reside in Brookfield, Wisconsin with their Goldendoodle, Bobby Franklin.

Stef is represented by Christa Heschke of McIntosh & Otis.

For more information, visit www.stefwade.com.