Unexpected—and decidedly peculiar—events interrupt Pippo’s familiar routine in this thrilling and reassuring story about finding the inner resources to weather uncertainty and meet unanticipated challenges in topsy-turvy times.  Tick-tick, gurgle-glug, clickety-clack. Pippo treasures the regular noises of his cozy lifestyle. Until one morning— splosh-splash, drizzle-drip, clink, clank, CREAK! —strange new sounds disrupt his comfortable, well-ordered life. Soon the unwilling Pippo is on an unpredictable journey that may alter the rhythm of his days forever! Pippo’s enthralling adventure will delight young audiences. Readers contending with their own changes, big and small, will cheer as Pippo finds his own way to thrive in even the most peculiar of circumstances. “Oozing cottagecore energy, watercolor and colored-pencil art uses cheerful earth tones to cultivate a lush and lively setting, and the illustrations work with the vivid descriptions to create a kinetic aura. Wen uses amusing alliterative adjectives, resulting in a sing-songy rhythm, and fun onomatopoeias describe the happenings of Pippo’s life and help to transition Pippo from the predictable to the peculiar sounds of his new surroundings. Recommended.”  - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books "With jewel-toned, saturated watercolor, and loose, flowing compositions, Wen creates a timeless woodland atmosphere with a gently uncanny edge. Endearing and surprising, Pippo’s story is an early lesson on finding meaning in life’s inevitable, if occasionally eerie, changes."    - Horn Book Magazine "An appealingly immersive storytime experience. An affirming adventure." - Kirkus Reviews Lenny Wen is the illustrator of several picture books, including her own Wolfgang in the Meadow and Spicy Spicy Hot! Lenny was born and raised in Indonesia and currently lives in the Austrian countryside, surrounded by nature and a castle. You can visit her at lennywen.com.