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Pretty ugly / by David Sedaris ; Ian Falconer.
"In this hilarious illustrated fable, Anna Van Ogre loses her lovely monstrous looks and is turned into a sickeningly adorable, rosy-cheeked little girl. It starts her on a journey to learn an unforgettable lesson about true beauty"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781662665271 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: [New York] : TOON Books, [2024]
- Copyright: ©2001.
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| Subject: | Beauty, Personal > Juvenile fiction. Conduct of life > Juvenile fiction. Cartoons and comics. |
| Genre: | Humorous fiction. Fables. Picture books. |
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Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Cookstown Branch | STO JP Sedar | 31681030036198 | PICTURE | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
"In this hilarious illustrated fable, Anna Van Ogre loses her lovely monstrous looks and is turned into a sickeningly adorable, rosy-cheeked little girl. It starts her on a journey to learn an unforgettable lesson about true beauty"-- - Random House, Inc.
Amazon Best Children's Book of the Year winner for ages 6 to 8
Most Anticipated Books of 2024 List, Kirkus Reviews
Most Anticipated Kids Books List - February, Barnes & Noble
Kids Indie Next Pick March/April 2024
2025 Capitol Choices
A hilariously quirky monster tale about appreciating beautyâin all its weird and wonderful forms!â by the creator of the iconic Olivia books and bestselling humorist David Sedaris.
?âDisgustingly hilarious….Adult readers will recognize hints of Maurice Sendak and William Steig and maybe even a smattering of Tim Burton in this remarkable outsider tale….Consider this little monstrosity a much-needed corrective to smarmy platitudes.â âKirkus Reviews, starred review
â[..] Demonstrates an appealing, Olivia-esque joie de vivre.â âThe New York Times
In this beautifully gross picture book, Anna Van Ogreâs lovely monster face turns into that of a sickeningly adorable, rosy-cheeked little girlâand itâs not switching back! Can she find a way to stop looking like an ugly human and regain her gorgeous monstrosity of a face?
In this incredible story about beauty standards, owning your uniquessness, and developing self-esteem, nationally acclaimed comedian and perpetual bestelling author David Sedaris and renowned creator of the Olivia picture boook series Ian Falconer come together to ponder the eternally relevant question: is true beauty really on the inside?
Sedaris and Falconer make a spectacular splash with this tale of a monster turned uglyâstuck with a human face!
