Description
He may look like any ordinary boy, but when faced with a rainy day, a melting popsicle, or an early bedtime, one little boy transforms into a mumbling, grumbling Crankenstein! When Crankenstein meets his match in a fellow Crankenstein, the results could be catastrophic-or they could be just what he needs to brighten his day! As evidenced by the success of books like Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site, the popularity of thematic mash-ups in picture books is on the rise. Crankenstein's combination of emotion and monster themes has certain kid and parent-appeal and plenty of promotional opportunities, come Halloween and throughout the year.
From the author of Martha Doesn't Say Sorry! and acclaimed artist Dan Santat comes a humorous read-aloud about crankiness - and how to cure it.
About the Author
Samantha Berger is a former editor at Scholastic Books and VP of Animation Extra Content at Nickelodeon. She has written over seventy books, including Martha Doesn't Share and Martha Doesn't Say Sorry. She lives in New York with her dog, Polly Pocket. Dan Santat is the author/illustrator of Sidekicks and the winner of the Silver Medal from the Society of Illustrators for Oh No! (Or How My Science Project Destroyed the World) by Mac Barnett. He lives in Los Angeles.
Reviews
Praise for Crankenstein:"Expect many re-read requests from Crankensteins who may (or may not) recognize themselves." - Publishers WeeklyWill the creature ever turn from "MEHHRRRR!" to merry? Youngsters will roar along with Crankenstein through this silly and sympathetic story of grumpy-grouchies. - School Library JournalWhoa. Be prepared for the intense frustrations, the moody outbursts and the green scowls of Crankenstein...Each setting reveals sly comic elements that both kids and their grown-ups will appreciate. Readers will laugh out loud...Get ready to read this aloud a lot. - Kirkus ReviewsSometimes-when you have to go to school, when you have to take cough syrup-all there is to say is "MEHHRRRR!"... This is a No, David! for slightly older kids... - The Horn BookThe grumpy monster inside all of us who rears its ugly head when things go wrong-the one who says "MEHHRRR!" to every cheerful suggestion-takes center stage in this picture book describing a kid at his most ornery. - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Awards
Commended for NAPPA Gold Awards (Preschool) 2013 and E.B. White Read Aloud Award (Picture Book) 2014.
Book Information
ISBN 9780316126564
Author Samantha Berger
Format Hardback
Page Count 40
Imprint Little, Brown Young Readers
Publisher Little, Brown & Company
Weight(grams) 510g
Dimensions(mm) 312mm * 238mm * 11mm
From the author of Martha Doesn't Say Sorry! and acclaimed artist Dan Santat comes a humorous read-aloud about crankiness - and how to cure it.
About the Author
Samantha Berger is a former editor at Scholastic Books and VP of Animation Extra Content at Nickelodeon. She has written over seventy books, including Martha Doesn't Share and Martha Doesn't Say Sorry. She lives in New York with her dog, Polly Pocket. Dan Santat is the author/illustrator of Sidekicks and the winner of the Silver Medal from the Society of Illustrators for Oh No! (Or How My Science Project Destroyed the World) by Mac Barnett. He lives in Los Angeles.
Reviews
Praise for Crankenstein:"Expect many re-read requests from Crankensteins who may (or may not) recognize themselves." - Publishers WeeklyWill the creature ever turn from "MEHHRRRR!" to merry? Youngsters will roar along with Crankenstein through this silly and sympathetic story of grumpy-grouchies. - School Library JournalWhoa. Be prepared for the intense frustrations, the moody outbursts and the green scowls of Crankenstein...Each setting reveals sly comic elements that both kids and their grown-ups will appreciate. Readers will laugh out loud...Get ready to read this aloud a lot. - Kirkus ReviewsSometimes-when you have to go to school, when you have to take cough syrup-all there is to say is "MEHHRRRR!"... This is a No, David! for slightly older kids... - The Horn BookThe grumpy monster inside all of us who rears its ugly head when things go wrong-the one who says "MEHHRRR!" to every cheerful suggestion-takes center stage in this picture book describing a kid at his most ornery. - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Awards
Commended for NAPPA Gold Awards (Preschool) 2013 and E.B. White Read Aloud Award (Picture Book) 2014.
Book Information
ISBN 9780316126564
Author Samantha Berger
Format Hardback
Page Count 40
Imprint Little, Brown Young Readers
Publisher Little, Brown & Company
Weight(grams) 510g
Dimensions(mm) 312mm * 238mm * 11mm
