Gruber O’Very

Meet Fussy Fusserpants - a little girl who turns every ＂yes＂ into ＂no＂ and every ＂blue＂ into ＂red＂... until she discovers that being friendly beats being fussy!

Meet our spirited protagonist, who lives up to her name Fussy Fusserpants in every way possible. If Mom picks blue, she wants red - until Mom agrees, then only blue will do! When spaghetti’s for dinner, she insists on macaroni. Even playdates become a carousel of changing demands, leaving her friends puzzled and tired of her contrary ways.

But everything changes when a tiny caterpillar crawls into Fussy’s world. This unexpected visitor shows her the simple joy of contentment, teaching her that happiness doesn’t need to be complicated. Through this small creature’s peaceful presence, Fussy begins to see the world differently, discovering that giggles are more fun than whines.

Will Fussy learn to embrace friendship over fussiness? This heartwarming tale shows young readers how letting go of contrary behavior can open doors to wonderful new friendships. With charming illustrations and gentle humor, this story reminds us that sometimes the best lessons come from the smallest teachers - even a leaf-munching caterpillar!

Heidi Gruber O’Very is a writer and home educator. Her love of writing has branched from plays and books to teaching creative writing in the prison where she volunteers. She is also an involved adoption advocate. Her passion for helping children look beyond themselves to the larger world and the needs within has been with her throughout her life thanks to the loving example of her own parents. Heidi lives in St. Louis, Missouri with her husband and four children.