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70 pp.
| Holt |
September, 2000 |
TradeISBN 0-8050-6281-5$$15.00
(3)
1-3
Illustrated by
Diana Cain Bluthenthal.
This is the story of how Bertie ends up with a black eye, a missing front tooth, and a terrible haircut all in time for school pictures. The tone is light, and neither Bertie nor his family ever dwell on these superficial problems, concentrating instead on Bertie's good qualities. Bluthenthal's cheery sketches grace almost every page. The format, with plenty of white space, will appeal to young readers.