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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · August 18, 2026
Penelope Rex vs. the New Kid
Two dinosaurs in one class—can Penelope find her place?
48 pages· 522 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.3 Goodreads · 148 ratings
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Children's book Author & Illustrator
Ryan T. Higgins
Biography
Higgins's best-known work comes from two series: Mother Bruce and Penelope Rex. Mother Bruce, a #1 New York Times best-seller, has been recognized with the E. B. White Read-Aloud Award and an Ezra Jack Keats honor for new illustrators. Higgins's Penelope Rex books include We Don't Eat Our Classmates, We Will Rock Our Classmates, and We Don't Lose Our Class Goldfish.
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27
Authored
15
Illustrated
1
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Picture books
24
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Book type breakdown: 24 picture books, 3 board books.
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The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Ryan T. Higgins's books.