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32 pp.
| Clarion |
June, 2009 |
TradeISBN 978-0-547-06006-4$16.00
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Doug Cushman.
When the Olivers find a newborn on their doorstep, they're delighted. He's like all other babies--"Except for the fur. The tail. The pointy teeth. And the purple horns." Monster Olly is very smart and grows quickly, but he must learn how to interact with his much smaller friends. Playful watercolor illustrations add zest to this story about self-acceptance.