How to Be a Proper Ogre
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Picture Book · Ages 2–5

How to Be a Proper Ogre

Written by Kelly DiPucchio · Illustrated by Janie Bynum

An outsider must embrace her inner ogre to protect her family.

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32 pages· AD560L
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Bookroo's summary

Mary Beth feels out of place in her ogre family—she's neither green nor scary. But when a challenge arises, she must discover her hidden strengths to defend her loved ones. Can she find her voice and prove what it truly means to be an ogre? This whimsical tale explores identity and courage in unexpected ways.

From the publisher

Mary Beth doesn’t quite fit in with her family of ogres. She’s not green. She’s not gross. She’s not scary. But when Mary Beth has to stand up for herself and her family, she finds out she knows more than she thinks about how to be a proper ogre. This hilarious modern fable about belonging and finding one’s voice is sure to entertain readers of all ages.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
2–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD560L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.7
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
June 23, 2026
Publisher
Feiwel Friends
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781250369963

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