For fans of Creepy Crayon!, Vampurr is a spooky and hilarious picture book about an adopted vampire kitty who finds the purr-fect home. A fang-tastic read aloud! MEET VAMPURR.Her fur shines blacker than a raven's feathers.Her eyes glow greener than a witch's brew.But most unusual of all are her long, needle-sharp fangs.This is her story...Born among tombstones beneath the blood moon's light, a vampire kitten longs to find a loving home like her siblings who were adopted right away. But her unusual appearance and abilities send visitors fleeing the cemetery in fright. Until one night, an eerie fog rolls in, bringing with it an unexpected new friend. Vampurr is a laugh-out-loud funny picture book that celebrates people loving you just the way you are.Author: Justin ColónPublisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)Published: 07/07/2026Pages: 40Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.03lbsSize: 10.29h x 10.37w x 0.44dISBN: 9780374392802Audience: Ages 4-8Review Citation(s): Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2026School Library Journal 06/01/2026 pg. 61Publishers Weekly 06/08/2026About the AuthorJustin Colón is a professional actor, children's book author, and creator of creatures. His previous picture books include The Quacken, The Zombees, Impossible Possums, and Impossible Possum for Mayor. Ever since he was a kid, Justin has been rescuing and relocating animals in need: dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, turtles, fish, and more. He's yet to save a vampire kitten, though. Then again, he hasn't searched at night. Justin lives in New York with his family and two rescue pups, Harley and Brooks. Lenny Wen is an author/illustrator who was born in Indonesia. She is the author/ illustrator of several picture books, such as Wolfgang in the Meadow and Pippo's Perfectly Peculiar Days. Lenny currently lives in Austria. When she is not illustrating or writing, you might find her staring at the trees, contemplating story ideas, reading books, filling up her cup with coffee, or hugging her dog.
