Pretty Ugly

By David Sedaris, Ian Falconer (Illustrator)

A monster's face turns human. Can she reclaim her true self?

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Anna Van Ogre's monstrous beauty vanishes, replaced by a cute human face. Trapped in this unwanted transformation, she embarks on a quest to restore her true monstrous visage. As she navigates a world of beauty standards and self-acceptance, Anna must confront the question: is true beauty really on the inside? This hilariously quirky tale challenges perceptions and celebrates uniqueness, inviting readers to ponder what it means to be truly beautiful. Will Anna find a way to embrace her identity, or is she destined to remain in her new, unsettling form?

From the publisher

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. Sedaris and Falconer make a spectacular splash with this tale of a monster turned ugly–stuck with a human face! 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?

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