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The Block Mess Monster

by Betsy Howie

The Block Mess Monster Cover

ISBN13: 9780805079401
ISBN10: 0805079408
Condition: Standard
Dustjacket: Standard
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The Block Mess Monster is huge. He’s really scary. And he does not like it when Calpurnia’s room has to be cleaned up. Even though Mom can’t see the monster, the monster can see her, and Calpurnia has had to save her many times.

This time, though,Mom might just have a few tricks up her sleeve . . .

Synopsis:

The Block Mess Monster does "not" like it when Calpurnia's room has to be cleaned. Mom can't see the monster, and Calpurnia has had to save her many times. This time, though, Mom may have a few tricks up her sleeve. Full color.

About the Author

BETSY HOWIE has written several books and plays for adults. This is her first picture book. She lives in Connecticut with her daughter, three cats, and a bunny.

C. B. DECKER is the illustrator of many childrens books, including The Bad Luck Chair, Alley Oops, and Everybody Makes Mistakes. She lives in California.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780805079401
Author:
Howie, Betsy
Publisher:
Henry Holt & Company
Illustrator:
Decker, Cynthia
Illustrator:
Decker, C. B.
Subject:
Humorous Stories
Subject:
Mothers and daughters
Subject:
Orderliness
Subject:
Family - General
Subject:
Monsters
Copyright:
Edition Description:
First
Publication Date:
May 2008
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
YES
Pages:
32
Dimensions:
973x916x34 79
Children's Book Type:
Picture / Wordless
Age Level:
04-08

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