Unstoppable Me

written by Susan Verde

Farrar Straus Giroux 2019

I am movement
Heat
Static electricity
Fueled by food
And powered by PLAY!

Unstoppable Me is about the sort of energetic child we all know and love — full of fun and play. . . and a bit exhausting! In this book, we see an unstoppable little boy, run, jump, and soar through his day. He takes a little time to refuel, then he's back at it—zooming and zipping around. This poetic, joyful book—filled with illustrations as bright and energetic as the boy himself— is a celebration of the active child.

early rough for the cover, with a different title

This Everykid plays, loves, and laughs, affirming not just unstoppability, but an unapologetic love of self. Joyner's vivid colors give the book and text a feeling of energy and highlight the diversity of the characters on the pages . . . a delightful read-aloud that kids will enjoy and parents will get a chuckle out of as they see themselves in the book. Bound to provoke many cries of 'Again!' Kirkus Reviews

Joyner’s energetic cartoon artwork conveys the spirit of Verde’s words, showing the 'perpetual motion' of very young children . . . young readers will close this book feeling invigorated by the possibilities before them. Publishers Weekly