Imagine a doughnut so lively it bounces off the page! Laurie Keller’s Hello, Arnie! (published by Square Fish) stars a rolly-polly pastry with a glaze-covered grin. Forget quiet bakery shelves—Arnie zips around meeting croissants, sassy cookies, and a sourdough loaf pretending to be tough. But here’s the kicker: Arnie thinks YOU, the reader, are a doughnut too! (What’s your jam? Sprinkles? Jelly-filled?)

Parents and kids alike love Arnie’s big-hearted antics. In one scene, he teaches a nervous birthday cake to embrace their frosting. In another, he turns a grumpy muffin’s day around with a goofy joke. Keller’s rhymes practically beg to be shouted: “Roll with me, sweetie—we’ll stick like glue!” The art bursts with candy-colored chaos, from rainbow sprinkles to a donut-shaped UFO (yes, really).

Fun fact: Keller—known for The Scrambled States of America—sneaks little surprises into every corner. Spot the crumb-nabbing mouse or the pretzel doing yoga! Perfect for ages 3–7, this 32-page romp nails friendship themes without preachiness. Grab it on Amazon (4.8 stars!) or check your local library.