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The Block Mess Monster

by Betsy Howie

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Publisher Comments:

The Block Mess Monster is huge. Hes really scary. And he does not like it when Calpurnias room has to be cleaned up. Even though Mom cant 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 is huge. Hes really scary. And he does not like it when Calpurnias room has to be cleaned up. Even though Mom cant 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 . . .

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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.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780805079401
Author:
Howie, Betsy
Publisher:
Henry Holt & Company
Illustrator:
Decker, Cynthia
Illustrator:
Decker, C. B.
Author:
Decker, C. B.
Subject:
Humorous Stories
Subject:
Mothers and daughters
Subject:
Orderliness
Subject:
Family - General
Subject:
Monsters
Subject:
Family/General (see also headings under Social Issues)
Subject:
Children s humor
Subject:
Family - Parents
Edition Description:
First
Publication Date:
20080531
Binding:
HARDCOVER
Grade Level:
Children/juvenile
Language:
English
Illustrations:
full-color throughout
Pages:
32
Dimensions:
9.73x9.16x.34 in. .79 lbs.
Children's Book Type:
Picture / Wordless
Age Level:
04-08
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