Warm and Fuzzy - by Scott Rothman (Hardcover)

About the Book

"A funny and adorable picture book about two friends going on an adventure and about meeting anxiety with resilience, an open mind and extra toilet paper"--

Book Synopsis

A funny and adorable picture book about two friends going on an adventure and about meeting anxiety with resilience, an open mind and extra toilet paper.

Warm and Fuzzy are best friends.

Warm wants to go on an adventure, but Fuzzy isn't sure.
What if it's scary? What if it's really cold or super hot? What if there are no bathrooms, or worse: no toilet paper!

Warm says they have everything they need, but Fuzzy is worried.
Should they bring snacks? A sensible change of clothes? Toilet paper?

Warm knows where to go, but Fuzzy has questions.
Have they been there before? Will there be people there? Should they bring gifts? Or toilet paper

This reassuring story explores themes of resilience, patience, bravery and anxiety in a gently humorous and familiar way. It will remind worriers of all ages that no matter how big or small the adventure, they have it in themselves to meet it. Even if it means bringing their own toilet paper.

Review Quotes

"Rothman's latest picture book gives new meaning to the common phrase warm and fuzzy. . . . The soft, rounded art style creates a gentle atmosphere amplified by warm light and the earthy hues encountered on their journey. A fun and helpful read about overcoming anxieties that doesn't hit too close to home." --STARRED REVIEW, Booklist

"With themes of coping with anxiety, choosing to venture out even when it's scary, and finding wonderment in every day events, Rothman's book is a near ideal read-aloud for children." --School Library Journal

"Warmly lit digital artwork by Won, with characters rendered in soft textures of colored pencil hatching, visualizes how getting out of one's comfort zone can be liberating and fun." --Publishers Weekly

"Won's art, rendered digitally in a palette of soft greens, browns, and purples, is reminiscent of colored-pencil drawings; orange and yellow pastel hues create stunning sunrise and sunset skies. This one will soothe young worrywarts and empower their caregivers." --The Horn Book

"For the worriers and their steadfast counterparts who offer reassurances, Scott Rothman gives us Warm and Fuzzy, a touching example of anxiety and the gentle ways in which to handle it. . . . This funny, heartwarming, and touching story about resilience, anxiety, growth, and overcoming our worries is perfect for young readers with a million questions." --Young Adulting

About the Author

SCOTT ROTHMAN is a screenwriter and the author of Attack of the Underwear Dragon, Return of the Underwear Dragon and Blue Bison Needs a Haircut. Scott is also the author of recently published picture books Parfait, Not Parfait and Mako and Tiger: Two Not-So-Friendly Sharks. Scott lives in the Connecticut suburbs with his wife and three children.

BRIAN WON is an illustrator, author and art director. His picture book debut, Hooray for Hat!, was named an NPR Best Book as well as a Huffington Post Best Picture Book, and Hooray for Today! received a starred review from Kirkus. This Pup Is Stuck!, a collaboration with Bob Shea, was noted by Kirkus as "Toddlerhood lessons in an 'adurable' puppy package." A Chicago native, Brian lives with his family in Eagle Rock, California.