Field Guide to the Grumpasaurus
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2016

Field Guide to the Grumpasaurus

Written & illustrated by Edward Hemingway

Discover the secrets of handling a Grumpasaurus before it becomes fearsome.

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32 pages
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Meet the Grumpasaurus, a creature you might recognize from your own home. This clever guide reveals what makes them tick and how to handle their cranky nature. But beware, mishandling can lead to loud and fearsome outbursts. Dive into this charming picture book and learn how even the grumpiest can win your heart. Will you master the art of taming the Grumpasaurus?

"The observations that follow in this field guide tell you everything you need to know about the formidable Badmoodicus grumpasauricus, more commonly known as the North American Grumpasaurus."

— from the book

From the publisher

Have you ever met a Grumpasaurus? I bet you have. In fact, you may even have one in your own home. Want to know what makes them tick? This handy guide, meticulously researched and lovingly illustrated, tells you everything you need to know. Above all they should be handled with care—otherwise they can become VERY loud and VERY fearsome. In this appealingly modern and clever picture book, a field guide format is applied to the study of the cranky child . . . er, rather, the GRUMPASAURUS . . . who, in spite of himself, will win your heart.

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Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
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Publication
Published
June 7, 2016
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Illustration details
Oil on board
Identifiers
ISBN
9780544546653

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