I Am Picky: Confessions of a Fussy Eater

by Kristen Tracy, Erin Kraan (Illustrator)

From beloved children's author Kristen Tracy and the #1 New York Times-bestselling illustrator of Buffalo Fluffalo, Erin Kraan, comes a laugh-out-loud picture book about a self-proclaimed picky eater of a raccoon―perfect for human picky eaters!

Don’t look at this raccoon and think she’ll eat just anything. Oh, no. She is picky! She’s been choosy forever―and listen, it’s a tough life. It’s not as though the perfect snacks just fall from the sky (except when they do). You’ve got to work to find the sourest milk, the crunchiest bumblebees, and the most delicious trash. Snacking while picky is a real challenge sometimes…but you never know where you’ll find the tastiest treats to try!

I Am Picky is sure to delight even the choosiest of eaters―and readers.

Genres: Picture Books, Food, Animals, Childrens, Humor, Fiction, Juvenile

40 pages, Hardcover

Published October 18, 2022

Reviews

[Milton Public Library]

Can a racoon be a picky eater? Not in the way that you think! This cute picture book is a lot of fun to read about the eating habits of racoons. It is silly and that is the best part! The illustrations really help to bring the point across the page. A fun read for at home or story time!

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Ashley C. / Milton Public Library #CheckOutMPL

[Mandi]

I thought this was going to be so cute! But unfortunately it fell short 😕

[Jeremy]

Could have been a classic but was pretty one note. I will say the illustrations are remarkably disgusting, so Erin Kraan held up their end of the bargain.

[Panda Incognito]

There's not much plot or characterization here, and it will mainly only appeal for the gross-out humor.

[Becky]

First sentence: Don't look at me and think I'll eat ANYTHING. I will NOT. I am PICKY. I've been choosy my whole life.

Premise/plot: Is this raccoon a picky eater? Is pickiness all in the eye of the beholder? Is it all relative or subjective? Perhaps. The text definitely reveals that everyone is picky sometimes...in differing ways.

My thoughts: I like picture books about picky eaters. However, while I really LOVED the cover of this one, I thought the story itself was a little too gross for me...personally. No surprise to anyone...that I can be a picky reader. I think the 'gross' nature of this one--the raccoon's favorite treats from garbage cans--will appeal to certain readers. There's an age and stage that this one will appeal to.

[Candice Hale]

As a fellow picky eater, I was interested in the title to see how one lives as another picky eater. I didn't know that a raccoon would even consider being picky because they usually eat anything. The grossest thing the raccoon had was a carton of spoiled milk from the 1980s...she would be dead unless the raccoon has a stomach of steel. Nonetheless, it was a silly but gross book to show that even when we assume something about a person, place, or thing that our assumptions could be very wrong. It makes us be more cognizant of other perspectives.

3.25 stars

[Andrew]

This little raccoon is picky, only the moldiest milk and putrid pizza slices will do. Surely you won't assume that they will eat anything! A goofy and gross book that is (probably) better to read after you've finished your dinner.

[Sarah BT]

This one didn't work for me. I'm not sure why. It was just ok. I kept waiting for some reveal or twist about racoon realizing he liked other food or that stealing his snacks was a mean, but it never happened. I'm sure some readers will like it, it just wasn't for me.

[Rey]

Loved the art! Really great. The story, however, was a bit flat. The book said “I’m a picky eater” but that’s all. Didn’t go anywhere, didn’t learn anything. Felt like it could have really said something impactful but regardless, was cute!

[F]

I am not saying someone can't like this... I just don't. It's gross. The pictures are gross. The words are gross. The story is gross. But, if you are into gross you may like it. Not "evil" gross just yucky gross.

[Evelyn Medrano]

I personally picked out this book because as a picky person I thought it would be relatable and working with kids I know they can be picky too. I personally thought this was more of a fun read, it’s silly and can be engaging for students, at least it was for the children in my preschool classroom.

[Dannaca]

I evaluated this one for our Food themed story time, but didn't wind up using it. It's a funny story about a racoon who insists that it is quite the picky eater. No snails ever and only the tastiest morsels from the bottom of the bin. This would be a great one for a kid who enjoys gross out humor!

[Christine D]

Silly but cute

[Taylor Kundel-Gower]

Cute illustrations.

[Dylan]

The illustrations are phenomenal but the story didn't stand out.

[Steph]

I Am Picky is one of my faves in my new book stack! Erin Kraan nails it yet again with her illustrations, and Kristen Tracy provides a perfectly deliciously disgusting ending… adorable! 🦝

[Jessica]

I didn’t find any humor at all.

[Carrie Williford]

Lots of great visual irony. I love the illustrations and as the parent of a truly picky eater, this was just a fun one.

[Hellerzilla]

I'm a sucker for picture books involving raccoons 🦝

[Janki Mody]

yucky and cute

[The Loco Librarian]

I chose this book because raccoons are so cute, but they sure do eat a lot of gross things!!

[curiouskat_books]

I went into this one expecting to like it more. However, the humor just fell flat.

[Maria Belzunce]

nice

Very good read. My son is a picky eater and this helped him understand what it’s like to read about being a picky eater

[shemah]

#2023

[Jaime Lyerly]

The colors are striking, and has that gentle gross out factor some kids love. It's vibrant. I don't think I would actually love it if my little one picked up the catch phase though.

[Emily]

A cute raccoon in a gross out book about rotten food, bugs, worms, and pet food. Fun and silly.

[Cyndy]

Picky eaters unite! This book makes us normal!

[Savani]

I enjoyed the illustrations. The storyline, not so much. Kind of gross thinking about it.

[Samuel]

It was good I guess. I don't know how the book has anything to do with being picky. And I probably wouldn't want to read it again.

[Jen]

It's a perfect book for any picky eater. My pickiest eater laughed as the little picky raccoon showed foods they wouldn't eat and foods they would eat. This is a cute picture book for all ages.