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Adam Rex

    Adam Rex is an artist and author celebrated for his distinctive visual style and captivating narratives. His work frequently features fantastical creatures and imaginative worlds, reflecting a rich imagination and a keen sense of humor. Rex uses his illustrations and storytelling to explore themes of identity, friendship, and belonging. His creations are valued for their originality and their ability to engage readers of all ages.

    Adam Rex
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    Champions of Breakfast
    Star Wars: Are You Scared, Darth Vader?
    • 2025

      Exploring the theme of conformity versus individuality, this book presents a humorous take on the potential monotony of a world where everyone agrees. Through engaging illustrations and witty dialogue, it encourages readers to reflect on the value of differing opinions and the richness they bring to life. The narrative serves as a lighthearted yet thought-provoking conversation starter for both children and adults.

      Echo
    • 2024

      The story follows a sleeping baby who unexpectedly rolls out of the house and embarks on a series of grand adventures across the nation. Each escapade is filled with imaginative encounters and whimsical experiences, showcasing the wonders of exploration and the charm of childhood curiosity.

      Tumblebaby
    • 2023

      A Little Like Waking

      • 400 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
      3.6(260)Add rating

      In a surreal love story that blends elements of fantasy and emotional depth, a girl navigates her feelings for a boy who embodies both a dreamer and a dream. The narrative explores themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human connection, drawing inspiration from popular works like You've Reached Sam and The Good Place. Best-selling and award-winning author Adam Rex crafts a unique tale that resonates with readers through its imaginative storytelling and poignant character dynamics.

      A Little Like Waking
    • 2022

      Digestion! The Musical

      • 76 pages
      • 3 hours of reading
      3.6(269)Add rating

      Despite being told that she is nothing but "empty calories," Candy is excited by her big break--being digested by the body, in this humorous exploration of the digestive system, presented as a Broadway musical.

      Digestion! The Musical
    • 2020

      Unstoppable

      • 56 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      3.9(770)Add rating

      When a bird and a crab team up to combine the advantages of flight and claws, it gives them an idea: why not expand the team to include other animals who have a special trait--and soon they all set out to rescue their lake from development, because united together they are unstoppable.

      Unstoppable
    • 2020

      On Account of the Gum

      • 56 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      4.1(1760)Add rating

      Improbable, ridiculous remedies accumulate when there is gum stuck in your hair.

      On Account of the Gum
    • 2019

      Why?

      • 60 pages
      • 3 hours of reading
      4.0(768)Add rating

      Would-be supervillain Doctor X-Ray swoops into the mall, threatening destruction, only to be confronted by a little girl asking why to his every declaration, until finally he is forced to reveal, and understand, the root of his anger--and so departs in peace.

      Why?
    • 2018

      It's midnight and the moon is full, but Darth Vader isn't scared.OF COURSE I AM NOT SCARED.Nothing can scare Lord Vader!CORRECT.Not monsters or witches or ghosts, and especially not the dark.So what is Darth Vader scared of?Read on in Adam Rex's hilarious and spooky Star Wars tale to find out!YOU WILL LEARN NOTHING.

      Star Wars: Are You Scared, Darth Vader?
    • 2017
    • 2016

      Chu and his family are going to the beach! Chu is excited. He will get to play in the sand and wade in the water. But what will happen if Chu sneezes at the beach? And what will happen if he doesn't?

      Chu's Day at the Beach