Crankenstein

Samantha Berger author Dan Santat illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Little, Brown & Company

Published:13th Aug '13

Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back

Crankenstein cover

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.

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.

Praise for Crankenstein:

"Expect many re-read requests from Crankensteins who may (or may not) recognize themselves." - Publishers Weekly

Will 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 Journal

Whoa. 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 Reviews

Sometimes-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 Book

The 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

  • Commended for NAPPA Gold Awards (Preschool) 2013
  • Commended for E.B. White Read Aloud Award (Picture Book) 2014

ISBN: 9780316126564

Dimensions: 312mm x 238mm x 11mm

Weight: 510g

40 pages