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A Crankenstein Valentine
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An ordinary kid becomes Crankenstein on the most lovey-dovey, yuckiest day of the year: Valentine's Day. Cheesy cards, allergy-inducing bouquets, and heart-shaped everything? YECHHHH! It's enough to turn anyone into a monster! In this third entry into the beloved Crankenstein series, see if our grumpy little...
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Description
An ordinary kid becomes Crankenstein on the most lovey-dovey, yuckiest day of the year: Valentine's Day. Cheesy cards, allergy-inducing bouquets, and heart-shaped everything? YECHHHH! It's enough to turn anyone into a monster!
In this third entry into the beloved Crankenstein series, see if our grumpy little hero can make a sour day sweet and find a little love in his heart!
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780316577540
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 09 January 2025
Country: United States
Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 4.0mm
Width: 228.0mm
Height: 304.0mm
Weight: 220g
Pages: 40
About the Author
Samantha Berger has written picture books including Crankenstein, A Crankenstein Valentine, and Trick or Treat, Crankenstein; What If..., Rock What You Got, Snail Mail, and Martha Doesn't Say Sorry, which won a Parent's Choice Award Honor. When she isn't writing, she's doing voice-overs, traveling the world, and helping rescue dogs. Samantha splits her time between New York City and California.
Dan Santat is the author and artist of the Caldecott Award-winning The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend and the National Book Award-winning A First Time for Everything, as well as the New York Times bestsellers Are We There Yet? and After the Fall. He has also illustrated many titles, including Drawn Together by Minh Le, The Alphabet's Alphabet by Chris Harris, and the Crankenstein series by Samantha Berger. Dan lives in Southern California with his wife, two kids, and two dogs. He can be found online at dansantat.tumblr.com.Also by Dan Santat
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