Vassie in Florespark

By Eric July

Vassie's biggest adventure yet: the whole city. Vassie in Florespark--the third and final volume of Eric July's rhyming picture-book series, illustrated by Matteo Lucchetti.

Vassie is taking a tour of Florespark--the heart of the Rippaverse--and she's noticing everything. The heroes who protect the city. The landmarks with stories behind them. Even Dorsett's Pawn Shop, where her uncle Avery worked as a young man. A rhyming guided tour through the eyes of a curious girl who never stops asking questions, full of friendly cameos young readers will someday meet again in the wider Rippaverse. Florespark itself is the star: the city at the heart of nearly every Rippaverse story, seen fresh through the eyes of its most observant resident.

The third and final volume of the Vassie picture-book series, following Vassie and the Mightiest Thing (9/15/26) and Vassie Sees Everything (10/13/26)--all three on sale together by this book's release, making a complete read-aloud set for ages 3-5. The characters in Vassie's world are named for Eric July's own ancestors, including his great-great-great grandfather Isom--a family tribute three books deep, and a series finale that sends Vassie off the way she arrived: curious, brave, and surrounded by people who love her.

From Rippaverse founder Eric July, creator-writer of the Vassie series, with illustrations by Matteo Lucchetti (Italy) and colors by Felipe Felix. 32 pages, Rippaverse Backyard.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1971084611
• ISBN13: 9781971084619
• Release Date: January 2027
• Publisher: Rippaverse Backyard
• Length: 32 Pages
• Age Range: 3 to 5 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3