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Title details for Pretty Ugly by David Sedaris - Wait list

Pretty Ugly

by David Sedaris
ebook
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Amazon Best Children's Book of the Year winner for ages 6 to 8
Most Anticipated Books of 2024 List, Kirkus Reviews
Most Anticipated Kids Books List - February, Barnes & Noble
Kids Indie Next Pick March/April 2024
2025 Capitol Choices
A hilariously quirky monster tale about appreciating beauty—in all its weird and wonderful forms!— by the creator of the iconic Olivia books and bestselling humorist David Sedaris.
★“Disgustingly hilarious….Adult readers will recognize hints of Maurice Sendak and William Steig and maybe even a smattering of Tim Burton in this remarkable outsider tale….Consider this little monstrosity a much-needed corrective to smarmy platitudes.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“[..] Demonstrates an appealing, Olivia-esque joie de vivre.” —The New York Times
In this beautifully gross picture book, Anna Van Ogre’s lovely monster face turns into that of a sickeningly adorable, rosy-cheeked little girl—and it’s not switching back! Can she find a way to stop looking like an ugly human and regain her gorgeous monstrosity of a face?
In this incredible story about beauty standards, owning your uniquessness, and developing self-esteem, nationally acclaimed comedian and perpetual bestelling author David Sedaris and renowned creator of the Olivia picture boook series Ian Falconer come together to ponder the eternally relevant question: is true beauty really on the inside?
Sedaris and Falconer make a spectacular splash with this tale of a monster turned ugly—stuck with a human face!

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    • Release date

      February 27, 2024

    • Formats

      • OverDrive Read

        • ISBN: 9781662665264

    • Languages

      • English

    • Levels

      • ATOS Level: 1.9
      • Interest Level: K-3(LG)
      • Text Difficulty: 0-1

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    Formats

    • OverDrive Read

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    Languages

    • English

    Levels

    • ATOS Level:1.9
    • Interest Level:K-3(LG)
    • Text Difficulty:0-1