Lester's Dreadful Sweaters
by:
K.G. Campbell (author)
Picture Book Illustration Winner, 2013 Golden Kite AwardsA fastidious fellow, Lester likes everything just so. So when Cousin Clara moves in and knits him truly dreadful sweaters as fast as he can surreptitiously dispose of them, Lester must think of a way to get rid of them for good -- or be...
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Picture Book Illustration Winner, 2013 Golden Kite AwardsA fastidious fellow, Lester likes everything just so. So when Cousin Clara moves in and knits him truly dreadful sweaters as fast as he can surreptitiously dispose of them, Lester must think of a way to get rid of them for good -- or be doomed to look like a clown forever.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9781554537709 (1554537703)
ASIN: 1554537703
Publish date: September 1st 2012
Publisher: Kids Can Press, Ltd.
Pages no: 32
Edition language: English
Lester's sweaters were dreadful. They were also awesome sweaters. I loved the illustrations in this book and Lester was a proper nerd- smart, neurotic, and particular. I'd really like to read more about Lester in the future.
Lester's aunt makes the most hideous sweaters imaginable. There is a happy ending for her textile innovations, but I issue this warning: there are clowns. Lots of them.Library copy.
oh dear, what dreadful sweaters!a fun story that is guaranteed to get a laugh or two from the kids. lots of fun to read with great accompanying illustrations.** thanks to NetGalley & the publishers for this copy!
Droll, funny, relatable story about the hideous, unwanted gifts kids receive and the good manners that compel them to accept them gracuiously.
All the dreadful sweaters of the world had to be worn by poor Lester! But why? The family receives Cousin Clara into their home. She occupies her time knitting, one day making a new sweater for Lester. Truly a one of a kind sweater, but not of Lester's liking. Quick to end his social embarrasmen...
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