Are You a Cheeseburger?

Written & illustrated by Monica Arnaldo

Can a seed grow cheeseburgers? A raccoon and a seed embark on a whimsical quest.

5.2/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,093 ratings

40 pages· 583 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Grub, a lonely raccoon, finds a glowing seed in the trash. Together, they ponder if the seed can grow Grub's favorite food: cheeseburgers. As their friendship blossoms, they navigate the pressures of expectations and discover the magic of being true to themselves. Will their journey yield the unexpected? Dive into this delightful tale of humor and heart.

From the publisher

A Kids’ Indie Next List pick! Laugh-out-loud humor and a tender friendship blossom in author-illustrator Monica Arnaldo’s charming picture book about a lonely raccoon and a glowing seed, and the world’s most important question: Can this seed grow cheeseburgers? Grub is a lonely racoon. Rumbling in the trash. Looking for food.Seed is, well, a seed! Patiently waiting in the trash. Hoping someone will plant it. When the two finally meet, they realize they might be able to help each other! Grub has just one big question first: What will Seed grow? Could Seed grow Grub’s favorite food, mouthwatering cheeseburgers? Seed isn’t sure what a cheeseburger is exactly, but . . . maybe!And so begins a hilarious friendship following two unlikely strangers learning more about the other and discovering the pressure that comes with fulfilling expectations. Author-illustrator Monica Arnaldo will leave readers giggling and clamoring for more in this charming story that celebrates the unexpected–and how the most special friendships bloom only when we are unapologetically ourselves.

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