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32 pp.
| Candlewick/Templar |
February, 2016 |
TradeISBN 978-0-7636-8180-7$16.99
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Russell Ayto.
A "meow"-less cat, a "woof"-less dog, and a "squeak"-less mouse seek the help of a witch-like old woman in hopes that she can "find you a spell / to make you all well." Things go hilariously wrong (hence the title) throughout this book, of which every aspect is just right: percussive, unpredictable rhymes; creepy-funny angular art; and a didn't-see-it-coming ending.