A story about belonging, resilience, and the trillions of tiny helpers living inside us. Inspired by real microbiome science and written for ages 3–8.
A remarkable blend of science, storytelling, and art.Kirkus Reviews
…makes biology fun and sparks curiosity… full of community, kindness, and a sense of belonging…BookLife by Publishers Weekly
…an important message about inclusion and health in a way that is both memorable and fun.Readers’ Choice Book Awards
There once was an orange fuzzy who was looking for a home…
There was also a busy village of blue fuzzies who had their own rhythms…
…until a huge storm destroyed their village and the orange fuzzy blew in. Find out what happens when these two worlds collide. Is this the home the orange fuzzy always dreamed of? Will the blue fuzzies let the orange one stay?
With a mix of evocative and cozy watercolors, this tender story from award-winning author Eliana Miao and the Pen & Pipette team explores the importance of being included and feeling seen. Culminating in a final twist, readers learn that the world of fuzzies lives inside them, introducing young readers to the science of the gut microbiome.
A few pages from inside the book.
The Brave Fuzzy was written, researched, and designed by a team of high school students who love both stories and science. It’s the kind of book we wish we’d had growing up.
We’re Pen & Pipette, a nonprofit on a mission to ignite a passion for science in kids.
Meet the team
Do you have any aspiring writers or scientists in your classroom? From lunch meetings to FaceTimes, we’d love to share our two-year behind-the-scenes process of creating this book.
We also work with high school clubs around the country to host workshops with The Brave Fuzzy in classrooms to get kids excited about science. We believe there is so much power in teens teaching young students!
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