Rumple Buttercup: A Story of Bananas, Belonging, and Being Yourself

By: Matthew Gray Gubler

Narrated by: Matthew Gray Gubler

The #1 New York Times bestseller written and illustrated by Matthew Gray Gubler. This charming and inspiring story is the perfect gift for kids (and grown-up kids) alike!

Rumple Buttercup has five crooked teeth, three strands of hair, green skin, and his left foot is slightly bigger than his right.

He is weird.

Join him and Candy Corn Carl (his imaginary friend made of trash) as they learn the joy of individuality as well as the magic of belonging.

Critic reviews

A Forbes Best Children's Book of the Year (so far)

"Kids will love the weird, mythical and strangely cute character of Rumple Buttercup. It’s entertaining for all ages." —Forbes

Best book

I loved this book and really bummed that I couldn’t get the hardcover. Matthews voices are everything🥺. He puts so much personality in them. I love it💗. And the story was so cute,but had such a important message. “Love yourself “ 10/10 and would definitely read this to my kids, if I had any🤣.

Such a sweet story!

I love Matthew Gray Gubler! I recommend this book to both adults and children. We are all weird!

Best way to spend 13 minutes

Amazing narration of a truly beautiful story! Matthew Gray Gubler's character, Rumple Buttercup, learns a valuable lesson of being yourself in the cutest way possible. 100/10 would recommend.

Wonderful

It was wonderful. I found it to be a very adorable book that manages to have a meaningful purpose brought about in a fun way. 10/10 do recommend!

LOVE!!!

Loved the narration of the book. My kid smiles every time I put this on.