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Book by Eva Creel



The Gobblers is a children's picture book by author Eva Creel, illustrated by Elizaveta Kres, about two brothers whose arguments attract grumpy, anger-feeding creatures called Gobblers. The book, released on November 25, 2025, uses humor to teach children about the power of kindness and friendship, showing that negativity grows when fed and that focusing on love and understanding can make it disappear.

Plot:

The story follows two brothers who are arguing, which attracts a Gobbler that grows bigger as their anger increases. The Gobblers follow the boys home, and the brothers must learn to stop fighting to get rid of the monsters.

Theme:

The book is an allegory for how negative emotions like anger and hate can grow when nurtured, and how kindness and love can make them shrink.

Target Audience:

It is a picture book for children aged 4 and up.

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