Hungry! Hungry! Hungry!

By Malachy Doyle, Paul Hess (Illustrator)

A boy follows a goblin through his house, uncovering a playful mystery.

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28 pages

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Bookroo's summary

A curious boy encounters a goblin with a grumbly tummy in his yard. As the goblin squishes and squashes through the house, the boy follows, eager to uncover what the goblin seeks to eat. With each step, the goblin's mischievous antics and repetitive cries of 'Hungry! Hungry! Hungry!' lead to a playful and surprising conclusion. This rhythmic adventure promises laughter and a delightful twist, perfect for young readers who love a good mystery and a fun read-aloud experience.

From the publisher

What is a boy to think when a mischievous, spidery-legged, knobbly-kneed goblin shows up in his front yard? Full of curiosity, the young boy follows his strange new goblin friend a she squishes and squashes things, creeping and crawling through the house in search of something to eat.Children will delight in repeating the goblin’s answers to the boy’s questions. Why have you got such a grumbly tum? Hungry! Hungry! Hungry! And they’ll get a kick out of the playful gotcha ending. Be prepared to read this story again and again and make sure you have plenty of jellybeans on hand!Malachy Doyle’s bouncing, rhythmic text with its irresistible refrain joins forces with Paul Hess’s wildly exuberant illustrations to create a jolly romp of a picture book that is perfect for reading aloud.

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