Growl: A Picture Book

by Jen Corace

A perfect read-aloud bedtime picture book, Growl celebrates generosity, resourcefulness, and midnight snacks in this unexpected story from acclaimed, award-winning artist Jen Corace.

GROOOOOOWL!

A grumbling tummy sends a little girl downstairs for a midnight snack. She decides to make toast but gets stuck on what to top it with. Butter and jam? Peanut butter and bananas? Cinnamon sugar? The possibilities are endless!

Before she can make a choice, new faces arrive. A cat wanders in. Two bunnies hop onto the scene. An elephant’s trunk snakes in from the kitchen window! The girl makes a special treat for each hungry visitor, but when it’s her turn, she discovers the bread bag is empty!

Delightful and charming, Growl is a wondrous bedtime story about making new friends—and how to share with them.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Animals, Food

40 pages, Hardcover

Published June 6, 2023

Reviews

[Cassandra Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

My 3 year old adored this book. It’s just pictures, but the story is easily understood. It brought out questions about sharing and being generous to others and I enjoyed those thoughtful conversations with my daughter as a result of this book.

[Brindi Michele · Rating 4 out of 5]

cute book for a breakfast or food themed storytime

[Grg · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a page turner, but instead of turning the pages forward, it makes you turn them back to see how it everything fits together. I love a book that rewards you for paying attention.

[Tina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Minimal words, little-prince-esque(?) art, has all the animals!

[Andrea Mantor · Rating 4 out of 5]

i really liked how simple and short this book was. It would be a great book to read just for fun to younger kids.

[Miss Janis the Storytime Lady · Rating 2 out of 5]

meh.

[Idyll · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful illustrations. I love the style and use of traditional methods. Simple but lovely depiction of the message of sharing and kindness.