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32 pp.
| Knopf |
September, 2002 |
TradeISBN 0-375-82229-1$$9.95
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Illustrated by
Georg Hallensleben.
Gaspard and Lisa attempt to create the perfect gift for their teacher using the dubious combination of a shower curtain, Krazy Glue, and yellow dye. Lisa's calm narration is an amusing contrast to the frantic scenario; the textured, rich-toned illustrations are accomplished; and the surprise ending--the raincoat may not fit their teacher but it fits her dog--is grand.