Book Feature: Spaghetti Head and Chicken Fingers! Mar 05 2026

What would happen if the phrase “you are what you eat” suddenly came true? Welcome to the delightfully ridiculous world of Spaghetti Head and Chicken Fingers!

In this wonderfully silly picture book by Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal, that’s exactly what happens. Best friends Saffy and Lumo have one big thing in common: they’re very particular about what’s on their plates. Saffy will only eat buttered pasta, while Lumo refuses anything except chicken fingers. It seems harmless—until one morning Saffy wakes up with spaghetti for hair and Lumo discovers his hands have chicken fingers. Suddenly, their favorite foods have taken over in the most unexpected way.

Illustrated with playful energy by Erica Salcedo, this imaginative story transforms a familiar childhood challenge—picky eating—into a hilarious adventure about friendship, curiosity, and the courage to try something new. Instead of lecturing kids about vegetables, the book leans into humor, creativity, and a little bit of delicious absurdity… Because sometimes the best way to talk about food battles at the dinner table… is to imagine what might happen if your favorite meal took over your entire body.

This book is published by HarperCollins, and you can hear more about the book from the authors themselves in the video!

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