David Sedaris: Pretty Ugly, Gebunden

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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!