Penny Lu Porcupine -- Katie Gilstrap, Hardcover

A cautious porcupine summons the courage to stand up to threats both real and imagined, reassuring readers that they, too, can face their fears.

Like all porcupines, Penny Lu is nearsighted. So while her incredible sense of smell leads her to all sorts of yummy food, predators can be hard to spot. Thankfully, she has another feature that's quite amazing--her pointy quills! Even when she's scared, they make her look powerful. But sometimes Penny Lu doesn't feel powerful. And she wonders what she'd do if she came face-to-face with the predator she fears the most--THE BEAR! With its rollicking, rhyming text and adorable art, Penny Lu Porcupine will charm readers and reassure them that they too can face their fears.

Author: Katie Gilstrap
Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books
Published: 05/07/2024
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 11.10h x 8.80w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9780593326275
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2024
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 04/01/2024

About the Author
Katie Gilstrap (KatieGilstrap.com), author of Spacemanatee! and the forthcoming Finnegan Fox, is a wildlife advocate and former veterinary technician from south-central Kansas. Diagnosed with panic disorder and OCD at an early age, Katie strives to celebrate neurodiversity in children's literature by writing kid-friendly books that inspire confidence, courage, and self-acceptance.

Maribel Lechuga (MaribelLechuga.com) is a freelance illustrator from Madrid, Spain. Her previous picture books include Ten Beautiful Things (by Molly Beth Griffin), What's in Your Pocket? (by Heather L. Montgomery), and Seaside Stroll (by Charles Trevino). She loves nature, animal watching, hiking, and a good conversation.