The Unbudgeable Curmudgeon by Matthew Burgess (English) Hardcover Book

Description: The Unbudgeable Curmudgeon by Matthew Burgess, Fiona Woodcock Ideal for turning a sour mood around, and sure to leave even the grumpiest of readers smiling (and maybe even dancing), Burgess playful depiction of bad moods and sibling rivalry is matched perfectly by Woodcocks unique childlike art style. Full color. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A BANK STREET BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR"For any kid or parent thats having a bit of a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day, this book is an instant pick me up. Great for siblings, too!" --Red Tricycle "After reading aloud, listeners might discover their own ways to unbudge curmudgeons."--Publishers Weekly"Playful language and a subtly rhyming text create an enjoyable read-aloud about frustrations and bad moods." --Booklist What do you do with a curmudgeon that just wont budge? Why, shake off the grumpy tude and embrace the fun!Have you ever seen a curmudgeon that looks like your brother, but is in such a bad mood you hardly recognize him? You can try all the peanut butter sandwiches and brownies you have, but he is not moving.Nothing works, especially nudging, and he just makes you so grumpy that eventually you have no choice but to fight back--and then...Have you ever become a curmudgeon that just wont budge?Matthew Burgesss playful depiction of bad moods and sibling rivalry is matched perfectly by Fiona Woodcocks unique childlike art style. Author Biography Matthew Burgess is the author of Enormous Smallness: A Story of E. E. Cummings, illustrated by Kris Di Giacomo. He has been a poet-in-residence in New York City elementary schools through the Teachers & Writers Collaborative since 2001, and he is currently completing his PhD at the CUNY Graduate Center. His work has appeared in various magazines and journals, and he recently received an award from the Fund for Poetry. He teaches creative writing and composition at Brooklyn College and lives in Brooklyn, New York. Follow him on Twitter at @MatthewBurgess.Fiona Woodcock attended the Glasgow School of Art and, since her graduation, has been working freelance on animated films, commercials, and illustration assignments. Fiona likes to draw with childrens blow pens, and experiments with cutting stencils and printing techniques. She finds this playful approach inspires fresh ways to visualize ideas. Her previous books include Hiding Heidi, Poppy and the Blooms, and Poppy, Buttercup, Bluebell & Dandy. She lives in London. See more of her work at fionawoodcock.com. Review "Playful and charming . . . [A] perfect introduction to an advanced emotional concept emotional concept and bonus vocabulary word." —School Library Journal Online Review Quote " Playful and charming . . . [A] perfect introduction to an advanced emotional concept emotional concept and bonus vocabulary word." -- School Library Journal Online Details ISBN0399556621 Author Fiona Woodcock Short Title UNBUDGEABLE CURMUDGEON Pages 32 Audience Age 4-8 Language English Illustrator Fiona Woodcock ISBN-10 0399556621 ISBN-13 9780399556623 Format Hardcover DEWEY E Illustrations Yes Year 2019 Publication Date 2019-03-12 Imprint Knopf Books for Young Readers Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2019-03-12 NZ Release Date 2019-03-12 US Release Date 2019-03-12 UK Release Date 2019-03-12 Place of Publication New York Publisher Random House USA Inc Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141696114;

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