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Spike, the Mixed-up Monster
Ages 4–8 · 2012
Bookroo's summary
Bear loves giving hugs, but Skunk has had enough of his overly cheerful friend. Annoyed by Bear's constant affection, Skunk hatches a clever plan to put an end to the hugs once and for all. As the two unlikely friends engage in a humorous battle of wits, young readers will be left wondering if Skunk's scheme will finally work or if Bear's hugs will prevail. Join Bear and Skunk in this laugh-out-loud adventure that promises fun and surprises at every turn.
From the publisher
Author-illustrator Jeff Mack introduces two new hilarious characters–Bear and Skunk! Everyone likes hugs, especially when Bear gives them! Everyone, that is, except for Skunk. Bear really gets on Skunk’s nerves. He’s too happy . . . and he’s always giving way too many hugs! Skunk has the perfect plan to keep Bear from giving any more hugs. Will it work? Similar to characters like Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd and Tom and Jerry, Bear and Skunk are sure to make young readers laugh in this fun read-aloud!
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 427
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD380L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 1.6
- F&P level
- ~K
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 179058
Publication
- Published
- January 6, 2015
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780062220264
- LCCN
- 2012022158
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