Terry Border’s “Peanut Butter & Cupcake!,” is the sweet story of a new kid in town who endures helpings of rejection before he finally makes a friend. This artist’s message is conveyed through photographs of his main characters fashioned from children’s menu foods anthropomorphized with wire limbs. A soccer ball-toting piece of bread slathered with peanut butter is surprisingly able to convey determination, loneliness, and happiness — and he doesn’t even have eyes! Border’s “Peanut Butter & Cupcake!” (Philomel) can be enjoyed by readers of all ages, especially those 3 and older. Please sir, may we have some more?
“Peanut Butter & Cupcake!” by Terry Border, $17.99, barnesandnoble.com.
