I Am a Spicy Nugget by Brantz, Loryn

From the New York Times bestselling creator of Feminist Baby and Poems of Parenting comes the hilariously relatable story about a girl whose big emotions turn her into a spicy nugget!

"What a delicious book. Funny, fun, wise, and tender. Loryn Brantz truly gets kids (and grownups, too)."--B. J. Novak, #1 bestselling author of The Book With No Pictures

Angry? Overwhelmed? Confused that a simple request for a pet penguin has been unreasonably denied? Then you might be at risk of becoming . . .

A SUPER HOT SIZZLING EXTRA SPICY NUGGET!

Follow one such nugget as she releases fiery fury on all who dare approach (stuffed animals, beware!). But big emotions and even bigger personalities are no match for a little patience and a lot of love--the best remedies for soothing even your spiciest feelings.

Author: Loryn Brantz
Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
Published: 09/08/2026
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 10.09h x 10.01w x 0.33d
ISBN: 9798217042142
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2026
Publishers Weekly 07/13/2026

About the Author
Loryn Brantz is an Emmy Award-winning author, artist, poet, and director. She is the creator of numerous beloved children's books, including the bestselling series Feminist Baby and It Had to Be You (A Love Poem Your Baby Can See). Her work can be seen on Sesame Street, Elmo's World, Ms. Rachel, and more. Her latest book, Poems of Parenting, is a New York Times bestseller.

Loryn is a bit of a spicy nugget herself and lives in New York City with her husband, architect Jake J. Brotter, and their little nuggets, Dalia and Ronen.