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32 pp.
March, 2000 |
TradeISBN 0-531-30253-9$$15.95
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LibraryISBN 0-531-33253-5$$16.99
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Illustrated by
Pascal Biet.
When Henry uses magic pencils to draw six mice and a hedgehog on the wall, they come to life and wreak havoc in his room. Finally Henry draws a no-nonsense teacher, who takes charge immediately and leads the animals away. While the story is somewhat inconsistent and the quick resolution a bit disappointing, the watercolor illustrations comically depict the growing chaos and clutter.