Butternut and Buttercup are like two peas in a pod. It’s Buttercup’s birthday and Butternut doesn’t want to spoil their sweet friendship with a sour gift. He visits old and new friends for advice and goes on an exciting exploration of food and friendship, where he discovers so much more than the perfect present.

A vibrant, humorous and moving story about friendship that is filled with wordplay and imaginative characters to spark creativity in readers of all ages.

About the Author

Jill Dana loves tea. She enjoys sharing afternoon tea with friends and family. Sitting at a bubble tea café, sipping on a boba milk tea, and writing stories for young readers are just her cup of tea. Jill is over the moon when the BUTTERNUT books cultivate joy, foster compassion, and inspire creativity in readers around the world! Jill holds an MFA in Film and Television Production and an M.Ed in Elementary Education plus TESOL. To learn more about Jill, visit www.JillDanaBooks.com and find her @JillDanaBooks.

About the Illustrator

Rachel Tan-Hwee (@rattanhwee) loves telling stories with her art and has been in love with drawing and painting since she was little. Rachel lives in bright and sunny Singapore where tall buildings grow. Her love for plants and animals inspire her to create pictures so everyone can see the world through her eyes.

Butternut and Buttercup are like two peas in a pod. It’s Buttercup’s birthday and Butternut doesn’t want to spoil their sweet friendship with a sour gift. He visits old and new friends for advice and goes on an exciting exploration of food and friendship, where he discovers so much more than the perfect present.