Buffalo Fluffalo arrives on the scene puffed up with self-importance. Stomping around and raising billows of dust, Buffalo Fluffalo proclaims his superiority to the other creatures—the ram, the prairie dog, and the crow—who just want to be his friend. So Buffalo Fluffalo, who has had enuffalo, heads off to grumble to himself. Suddenly, a rain shower pours down from the clouds and—what’s this? All of his fluffalo is a soggy mess! There Fluffalo stands, a drenched pip-squeak without his disguise. The other animals, who could see through Fluffalo’s bravado from the start, circle around to comfort him. As prairie dog says with a smile in his eyes, You’re great how you are, no matter your size.
Readers will find Buffalo Fluffalo’s insecurity endearing and will be moved to reassure him. This humorous and delightful book encourages self-acceptance with a lighthearted touch.
About Bess Kalb
Bess Kalb is an Emmy-nominated comedy writer and the bestselling author of “Nobody Will Tell You This But Me,” a New York Times Editor’s Choice. She has written for the Emmy Awards, the Oscars, and the 2020 DNC. She lives in Brooklyn. Her website is at: https://www.besskalb.com/
About Erin Kraan
Erin Kraan is a children’s book illustrator, woodcutter, and print-maker. Something's Wrong! (written by #1 New York Times bestselling author Jory John) was Erin's picture book debut. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia. Her website is at: https://erinkraan.com/
Activities & Links
- Check out this read along at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScBttKOgt1w
- National Park Trust has 10 Incredible Bison Facts at: https://parktrust.org/blog/10-facts-about-bison/
- Watch SciShow Kids' video about the American Bison at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iVO5mkIn1c
- Learn Create Love has a fun Printable Bison Craft at: https://learncreatelove.com/printable-bison-craft/
- Individual Reflection exercise: Have students write about what they like about themselves, or what they would tell Buffalo Fluffalo about himself.
- Buffalo Fluffalo Activity Guide: https://www.emporia.edu/documents/3788/Buffalo_Fluffalo_Activity_Guide.pdf
- Check out the other 2025 Ladybug Longlist titles featuring Identity & Self-Acceptance at: https://nhbookcenter.blogspot.com/2025/02/ladybug-longlist-identity-self.html
- For some other past Ladybug nominees about Identity & Self-Acceptance, try: Julian is a Mermaid by Jessica Love, Big by Vashti Harrison and 2018 Ladybug Winner Not Quite Narwhal by Jessie Sima.
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