Pumpkin Finds His Feelings (Paperback or Softback)

A picture book for kids ages 3 to 8 about feelings, friendship, and empathy. Pumpkin lost his feelings. Despite his stuck-on smile, he can’t feel happy, sad, or anything at all. Follow him on his journey to find his feelings and meet a few friends that try to help him along the way. This story encourages kids to learn and embrace their feelings and emotions including the uncomfortable ones. It’s better to feel happy, scared, angry, or sad than to not feel anything at all.

About the Author

Andrea Realpe is the author and illustrator of her debut children's book, Cody's Crazy Curls. She was inspired by her own curly-haired boy to write this story in hopes that it will resonate with other curly-haired kids. She currently lives in Washington state with her high school sweetheart and loving toddler.

Andrea's work has been enjoyed by collectors all over the world. She has been featured on People.com and published on the Parent Resource Book for Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools, Women of Color Journal, The Eyrie Magazine, Red Door Magazine and The New York Times. She has exhibited her work throughout the country such as Newbury Street, Boston, Chicago, IL, Tallahassee, Florida, and New York.

She enjoys supporting fundraisers such as Southern Arizona Book Heroes, Sketch for Survival - Explorers Against Extinction, Amy's Art Cart, Children's Hospital New Orleans, Global Conservation Force and many others.

Andrea Realpe combines her experience as a professional artist and her degree in psychology to author, and illustrate, children's books that inspire empathy, self-acceptance, and emotional awareness. Andrea's art is on display worldwide in private and corporate collections and has been featured on the Rachel Ray Show and People.com. Her work was also used in the Parent Resource Book for Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools. When she isn't writing, Andrea loves spending time with her husband and son, practicing yoga, and drinking tea. She enjoys supporting fundraisers such as Southern Arizona Book Heroes, Hindie's Libraries, Amy's Art Cart Children's Hospital New Orleans, Explorers Against Extinction, Global Conservation Force, and other non-profit organizations.