A Crankenstein Valentine
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

A Crankenstein Valentine

Written by Samantha Berger · Illustrated by Dan Santat

Part of the Crankenstein series

A grumpy kid turns into Crankenstein on Valentine's Day. Can he find love amidst the chaos?

3.9 Goodreads · 1,125 ratings
40 pages· 281 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD520L

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Bookroo's summary

On Valentine's Day, an ordinary kid transforms into Crankenstein, overwhelmed by cheesy cards and heart-shaped chaos. As the day unfolds, will this grumpy little monster discover a way to sweeten his sour mood and find a bit of love in his heart? Dive into this hilariously monstrous tale to see if Crankenstein can conquer the yuckiest day of the year with a smile.

From the publisher

Even the crankiest monsters have hearts in this monstrously funny Valentine tale from fan favorite author Samantha Berger and bestselling, award-winning illustrator Dan Santat. An ordinary kid becomes Crankenstein on the most lovey-dovey, yuckiest day of the year: Valentine’s Day. Cheesy cards, allergy-inducing bouquets, and heart-shaped everything? YECHHHH! It’s enough to turn anyone into a monster! In this third entry into the beloved Crankenstein series, see if our grumpy little hero can make a sour day sweet and find a little love in his heart! Don’t miss the other books about Crankenstein! Crankenstein Trick or Treat, Crankenstein

At a glance
Format
Pages
40
Words
281
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD520L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.1
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
171014
Publication
Published
December 16, 2014
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316376389
LCCN
2014027062

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