Seals Are Jerks!

Written & illustrated by Jared Chapman

A girl journeys to Antarctica to uncover if seals really eat penguins.

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48 pages· 488 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

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Lorelei adores seals, but a shocking revelation threatens her love for them. Determined to uncover the truth, she embarks on a journey to Antarctica with Penguin, her classroom guest. Will she confront the reality that seals might not be the cuddly creatures she imagined? As she faces Seal, the truth unfolds, challenging her beliefs. Can Lorelei still cherish her favorite animal despite its predatory nature? This humorous tale invites young readers to explore the complexities of nature and friendship, leaving them questioning: Are seals truly jerks?

From the publisher

In a hilarious story for fans of We Don’t Eat Our Classmates, a young girl is determined to find out the truth about her favorite animals – and find out once and for all, are seals really jerks and do they really eat penguins?!Seals are Lorelei’s favorite animal: they’re so cute and cuddly and best buddies with penguins. Well… that’s what she thought before learning the ugly truth – some seals EAT penguins! She doesn’t want to believe it at first, but she drags Penguin, the classroom guest, and seal whistleblower, to Antarctica to prove Penguin wrong and confront Seal face-to-face. And Seal finally reveals the truth.Beloved creator of bestseller Vegetables in Underwear, Jared Chapman explores the ultimate question: Can seals be Lorelei’s favorite animal even if they eat penguins? This laugh-out-loud story, brimming with honesty and charm, is perfect for today’s young readers. Seals Are Jerks! is the launch of an exciting new series, in the spirit of We Don’t Eat Our Classmates, Children Make Terrible Pets, and I Want My Hat Back.

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