The Monster in the Backpack: Candlewick Sparks
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| Rating | : | 4.45 (822 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0763666432 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 40 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"EEEEEEKKKK!" yells Annie. With a perfectly tuned sense of comic timing, Lisa Moser captures a young girl's transition from annoyance to affection as a funky and disarmingly open-hearted monster makes an untimely appearance. Having trouble with your backpack zipper? Maybe there's a monster inside! Annie warms up to the exasperating but lovable creature she finds in her backpack in this humorous story complemented by energetic illustrations.When Annie unzips her new flowered backpack and finds a monster inside, it's hard to say who is more shocked. Noah Jones's colorful and expressive illustrations bring these two charming characters brilliantly to life.. It's a predicament, to be sure, as the monster proceeds to gobble Annie's sandwich, stick gum in her boot, and tear up her homework to use as confetti for an "Annie-is-great" parade in the middle of class. "AAAAHHHH!" yells the monster
LISA MOSER received a degree in early education with a concentration in reading from the University of Iowa. It was especially fun to create a monster who wasn't scary or mean but caused mischief unintentionally and with such gleeful abandon." . Of THE MONSTER IN THE BACKPACK, he says, "I laughed out loud when I first read Lisa's story. " ‘There must be a
Jeffro said The library needs it back. My mother in law checked this book out at the local library for our "The library needs it back" according to Jeffro. My mother in law checked this book out at the local library for our 2 year old daughter. It is absolutely her favorite book and she cannot part without it. We went back to the library today to renew it for the last time and she was on the verge of tears, so I'm buying it now. It's a great story and we read it to her every night.. year old daughter. It is absolutely her favorite book and she cannot part without it. We went back to the library today to renew it for the last time and she was on the verge of tears, so I'm buying it now. It's a great story and we read it to her every night.. Monster in the Backpack This is a fascinating book. I hope she writes more stories about the monster. I can see all kinds of possibilities.I do think it can be classified as a story to read as well as an easy reader. My grandchildren who cannot read think it is wonderful.. Laugh out loud K. Keating This book was given to my five year old daughter. She laughs outloud everytime we read it.This book is adorable and really funny for adults as well.The story is sweet, funny, and touching.Any child would love this book.
The zany story is written in simple, clear language and is supported with bold, digital cartoon art. This warmhearted gesture wins the girl's heart, and she refuses an offer to trade for a friend's sedate green backpack. The text is a tad longer than usual easy-reader fare, but the school setting and the endearing orange monster make it an acceptable addition.–Laura Scott, Farmington Community Library, MICopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. . She keeps the backpack at her desk, where the monster leaves chewed gum in her boot and shreds her homework to make confetti for an ANNIE-IS-GREAT PARADE. From School Library Journal Grade 1-2–Annie's new backpack has pink and blue flowers, a zipper, and a monster inside. She is sta