Anthony, the Perfect Monster (Step into Reading. Step 2 Book) - Hardcover

Decesare, Angelo

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0679968458 ISBN 13: 9780679968450

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers, 1996

Synopsis

Illustrated in full color. Anthony always does everything he's supposed to, from eating his spinach to wearing his raincoat--even when it's not raining! Then one day, Anthony cracks from the strain and, with one hiccup, becomes a horrible monster who rants, raves, and won't wear his raincoat no matter how nicely he's asked. When he turns back into a little boy, Anthony discovers that his family and friends still love him, because whether he's a perfect kid or a perfect monster, he's always perfectly himself.  

About this title

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 2?Anthony works hard at being an obedient, "perfect" child, but when he starts school, he has trouble fitting in and no one seems to like him. Overnight, he becomes cranky and angry and turns into a monster. He is disruptive and uncooperative, but now that he's not "perfect," his classmates welcome him. Stereotypical Anthony fails to engage readers' sympathy. DeCesare's cartoon illustrations feature characters who look like adults in children's clothes. Contrived and cliche-ridden, this tale is one that beginning readers can easily afford to pass up.?Marilyn Taniguchi, Santa Monica Public Library, CA
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Edition details

• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0679968458
• ISBN 13: 9780679968450
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 1