Pop!: Otto, the Kernel Who Didn't Pop Kids Self-Acceptance, Self Esteem Book Ages 3+, Illustrated Sel Picture Book to Read Aloud for Storytime

Being different doesn't have to mean missing out!

Meet Otto, a young Kernel who’s been dreaming about the day he would pop. But what happens when Pop Day finally arrives, and things don’t go as planned? When all the Kernels pop except for Otto, he's left wondering what went wrong. Follow along Otto's journey and discover how differences don't have to hold you back, and that it's okay to be exactly as you are.

From the award-winning creative team behind When Pencil Met Eraser, Pop! is the perfect story for kids who have ever felt or looked 'different' and reminds us that we don't have to be like everyone else to enjoy life and reach our goals!

About the Author

Karen Kilpatrick knows her ABCs and likes to tell stories, so she makes up combinations of words on the computer! She also is a mom of three, runs a nonprofit called Authors4Education, is the Marketing Chair on the board of directors for Women in Toys, and created the plush toy brand MeBears.
Some of Karen's other books include When Pencil Met Eraser and When Pencil Met the Markers.

About the Illustrator

German Blanco likes doodling so he draws some caricatures and then puts them on the computer, voila. He is also a graphic designer, a former Creative Director for a global toy company, and a member of the board of directors for Authors4Education. German illustrated the books When Pencil Met Eraser and When Pencil Met the Markers.