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The Block Mess Monster - Hardcover

Howie, Betsy

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9780805079401: The Block Mess Monster
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0805079408 ISBN 13: 9780805079401
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 2008

Synopsis



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 . . .



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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.

Reviews

Kindergarten-Grade 3—Calpurnia has a Block Mess Monster in her room that doesn't want to be put away. Her mom who, oddly enough, can't see it, encourages her to clean up. And that's the little girl's problem. "Just say POOF!" advises Mom. But no amount of poofing makes Block Mess disappear. And no amount of cajoling on Mom's part convinces Calpurnia that Block Mess doesn't exist. But just when she's about to lose her patience, Mom comes up with a brilliant idea that resolves the issue. Watercolor cartoons brilliantly capture the humor and exasperation of this parent-child tug-of-war. Calpurnia, always in a different getup (including an Indian outfit) repeatedly tries to discourage Mom's attempts to clean the room. Droll vignettes depict the child in various guises trying to "poof" away the dreaded monster, while Mom's oversize hand reaching to clear away clutter and a close-up of her blazing eyes and downturned mouth cause Calpurnia to quip, "Oh great. Now there are two monsters." There are many picture-book stories that urge youngsters to clean their room, but this perfect pairing of text and illustrations is irresistible.—Marianne Saccardi, formerly at Norwalk Community College, CT
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The Block Mess Monster does not want me to put him away.

My mom does.

This is a problem.



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Publisher
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Publication date
2008
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0805079408
ISBN 13 
9780805079401
Binding
Hardcover
Illustrator
Decker C. B.
Edition number
1
Number of pages
32
Rating
  • 3.50 out of 5 stars
    102 ratings by Goodreads