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I Am a Spicy Nugget

By Loryn Brantz
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A hilariously relatable story about a girl whose big emotions turn her into a spicy nugget! Angry? Overwhelmed? Confused that a simple request for a pet penguin has been unreasonably denied? Then you might be at risk of becoming... A SUPER HOT SIZZLING EXTRA SPICY NUGGET!... Read More
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A hilariously relatable story about a girl whose big emotions turn her into a spicy nugget!

Angry? Overwhelmed? Confused that a simple request for a pet penguin has been unreasonably denied? Then you might be at risk of becoming... A SUPER HOT SIZZLING EXTRA SPICY NUGGET!

Follow one such nugget as she releases fiery fury on all who dare approach (stuffed animals, beware!). But big emotions and even bigger personalities are no match for a little patience and a lot of love—the best remedies for soothing even your spiciest feelings.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798217042142

Publisher: Penguin USA

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 September 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Viking Books for Young Readers

Illustration: FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Loryn Brantz

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 264.0mm

Height: 264.0mm

Weight: 449g

Pages: 40

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About the Author

Loryn Brantz is an Emmy Award–winning author, artist, poet, and director. She is the creator of numerous beloved children’s books, including the bestselling series Feminist Baby and It Had to Be You (A Love Poem Your Baby Can See). Her work can be seen on Sesame Street, Elmo’s World, Ms. Rachel, and more. Her latest book, Poems of Parenting, is a New York Times bestseller.

Loryn is a bit of a spicy nugget herself and lives in New York City with her husband, architect Jake J. Brotter, and their little nuggets, Dalia and Ronen.

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