Pudgy Penguins Release Their First Children’s Book — Worst Birthday Gift Ever Is Here!

Pudgy Penguins Enter the World of Children’s Literature

The iconic Web3 characters, Pudgy Penguins, are stepping into the world of children’s books. Their debut picture book, Worst Birthday Gift Ever, written by Michael Leviton and illustrated by Kuma Labs in collaboration with the Pudgy Penguins team, is now available for pre-order.

The hardcover edition is set to launch on November 4, 2025, priced at just $9.99, and is perfect for children aged 4 to 8.

What’s the Story About? Friendship, Foam Swords, and Fixing Mistakes

The star of the book is Pongo, who’s excited to unwrap his birthday gift — a pair of balloon swords ordered by his friends. But when he opens the box… surprise! They’re not soft balloon swords at all. They’re plastic. With pointy edges.

Unaware of the mix-up, Pongo happily waves his new swords all around town — creating chaos along the way.

Now it’s up to the other Pudgy Penguins to fix the mistake without hurting Pongo’s feelings. Can they pull it off in time? Or will this really be the worst birthday ever?

Where to Pre-Order

The book is available for pre-order from some of the world’s leading online retailers:

Pre-order now via Penguin Random House.

Pudgy Penguins Expand Further Into the Real World

The release of their first book marks another big step in Pudgy Penguins’ evolution — from a Web3-native NFT project to a full-fledged media brand. After launching toys in Walmart and digital collectibles on Telegram, the penguins are now making their debut in children’s literature.

This book is a perfect introduction to the world of Pudgy Penguins — both for longtime fans and for young readers discovering them for the first time.