Life of Kim

Get Real, Lucille! by Laura Petrisin is a colorful, fun picture book with a positive message.

Lucille is a rubber chicken who performs in a traveling circus with her friend, Peaches. But Lucille wants to be different. She wants to be real, like the chickens in a nearby farmyard.

Will Lucille get a magical transformation to make her real? Or will she learn to appreciate who she is and the talents she has?

It’s a positive message for kids ages 5-8/K-3rd grade, as well as the grown-ups who will read this book to them. With many colorful illustrations, this book will capture children’s attention while the sweet and nurturing storyline will encourage them to be proud of who they are. And maybe take up juggling!

I highly recommend Get Real, Lucille! for the child or children in your life.

Get Real, Lucille! is being released in less than a month, on Tuesday August 5th, 2025 and is available from Bookshop.org, Amazon, Barnes and Noble or wherever you purchase books.

Thanks to Monarch Educational Services for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Fun personal note: Laurie is a dear friend of mine who gave my two kids art lessons for many years when we homeschooled. She’s a gifted writer, as well as illustrator and artist, and I’m so happy she has a new book coming out into the world!