'-Paul Czajak, author of the Monster & Meâ„¢ series and Seaver the Weaver 'I loved this funny, witty, and sensitive story of an unlikely friendship. The ugly dumpling shows you that everyone is beautiful in their own right and diversity should be embraced.'-Laticia Overton, 'A unique twist to a classic story, plus the art is fantastic! Serve me up a double helping of The Ugly Dumpling. What also makes this book fantastic is the message that so beautifully comes across through the pages. A lovely story by Australian Stephanie Campisi, I look forward to seeing it in stores.'-Jessica Broadbent, reviewer for Books+Publishing (formerly Australian Bookseller and Publisher ) 'A fable for the smartphone generation!'-Josh Anon, former Pixar Creative and owner of, 'I love this concept and the art is beautiful!'-Jennifer Gray Olson, author and illustrator of Ninja Bunny 'Campisi's prose ensnared me and Kober's illustrations wrapped me up in a blanket of whimsy and vibrant delight. A whimsical and delightful multicultural picture book about food to get your mouth watering!'-Mia Wenjen, PragmaticMom ' The Ugly Dumpling is a gorgeous story that combines two wonderful things-true acceptance of a friend, and dumplings! A sweet tale about recognising that real worth is more than skin-deep (or shell-deep), more than what others say.

'Adorable, unique, with a deliciously quirky and dry humour.'-Tania McCartney, Kids' Book Review ' The Ugly Dumpling is a novel take on The Ugly Duckling using dim sum to retell this classic tale as a case of mistaken identity between a dumpling and a steamed bun. 'A whimsical story about being different, and the power of love.'-Wendy Orr, author of Nim's Island and The Princess and Her Panther.

The Ugly Dumpling by Stephanie Campisi