by Samantha Berger, Dan Santat
I have to start off by saying I love this book! I think everyone can related to this character in one way or another. I definitely can! "Crankenstein", by Samantha Berger is a fun story to use around Halloween, although it can be used at any time. Crankenstein wakes up on the wrong side of the bed a...
Crankenstein is a book about a little boy that becomes so cranky that he turns into a monster called Crankenstein. This would be a great book to talk to any grade about emotions. We all have our own monster moments and laughter is the quickest way to tame it. An activity that could be used along wit...
Berger wrote a clever text that we all were amused by. But Santat's contribution is what really makes this. From his note on the copyright page about how he made the art all the way through to the dust jacket flaps: the art puts this over the top. Outstanding in the picture books field. Library ...
It was definitely the illustrations that pushed this story through to 4 stars. That----and I thought the cover was a girl with lipstick and not a melting ice cream cone at first. :]
LOVE LOVE LOVE the illustrations, but the story could have been better. Especially the ending. It didn't work for me.
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