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Rumple Buttercup: A Story of Bananas, Belonging, and Being Yourself
Last updated Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Author: Matthew Gray Gubler
Date of Publication: 2019
ISBN: 0525648445
Grade Level: 2nd (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: Oct. 2025
Synopsis:
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. And strangely cute!
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.
| Discussion topics for before reading: |
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Open the book and look at the words and drawings on the pages. Does this look like most books you read?
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What does this unique style of writing tell you about the story?
Vocabulary:
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Slithered - to move easily and quickly across a surface while twisting or curving. {ver}
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Disguise - change or hide one's identity. {nou}
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Old fashioned - no longer current or common. {adj}
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| Discussion topics for during/after reading: |
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Do you think Rumple is weird? Isn't everyone weird in their own way? What makes you weird?
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Was Rumple fooling anyone with his disguise?
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Do you think the pajama jam sounds like a fun party?
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Do you think cotton candy pancakes taste good? Do you also use syrup with them?
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| Craft ideas: |
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Create a Rumple Buttercup complete with 5 crooked teeth, 3 strands of hair, green skin, and don't forget his left foot is slightly bigger than his right
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Draw the weirdest (coolest) thing ever!
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| Special activities: |
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Please bring the kids back by 11:10 for the magic show that starts at 11:15!
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*Note: These craft ideas are just suggestions.
You can use them, but you don't have to use them.
You can expand upon them, or add your own twist.
Remember, though, that the focus of your time should
not be on the development and execution of a craft;
the focus should be on the read-aloud and the
enjoyment of the book!
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