Harold the Iceberg is back, and this time he’s grappling with self-doubt. In Harold the Iceberg Is Not a Super Food, Lisa Wyzlic weaves a delightful tale that resonates with readers of all ages.
Synopsis
When Harold first meets Kayla, he’s in awe. She’s tall and strong, has glorious, full leaves and is always ready to help with a smile. But the more Harold thinks about how super Kayla is, the more he feels like he’s not good enough, no matter how much he wants to help others. Harold is not a super food.
As his worries continue to grow, it’ll be up to his friends to show Harold that not only is he enough, but that he’s a super helper in his own special ways.
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When Harold meets the tall and strong Kayla, he’s awestruck by her glorious, full leaves. Kayla seems like a “SUPER food,” and Harold wants to measure up. But as he tries to emulate her, he ignores his own strengths. His friends remind him that he’s already a helper, making a difference in small ways. Harold learns that being the best version of himself matters more than copying someone else.
Rebecca Syracuse’s colorful digital illustrations bring Harold and his foodie friends to life. Their wide-eyed expressions and anthropomorphized features add whimsy to the story. Wyzlic’s empowering tale encourages readers to try hard and embrace their unique abilities. It’s a reminder that we don’t need to be someone else’s version of “super.” Being our best selves is enough.
Harold’s journey teaches us all to be-leaf in ourselves. A heartwarming read for kids and grown-ups alike!
About the Author and Illustrator
Lisa Wyzlic enjoys imagining creatures and objects with Strong Feelings and telling their stories. Like her characters, Lisa often has her own Strong Feelings, though normally not about melting. She lives with her husband, two kids, and two rescue cats in Manitoba, Canada. Harold the Iceberg Melts Down is her debut picture book.
Rebecca Syracuse is an illustrator and children’s book designer based in Jersey City. She received a BFA in illustration from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA. After graduating, Rebecca got her start designing children’s products, but quickly discovered her real love: BOOKS! When she isn’t drawing faces on vegetables, you might find her scoping the shelves of her local bookstore, or trying to pet a stray cat. Harold the Iceberg Melts Down is her picture book illustration debut.
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