Crankenstein -- Samantha Berger, Hardcover

The perfect cure for a cranky kid, illustrated by the #1 New York Times bestselling and Caldecott-winning artist, Dan Santat. BEWARE OF CRANKENSTEIN! He's a little monster of crankiness that no one can destroy! MEHHRRRR!!! He may look like any ordinary boy, but when faced with a rainy day, a melting popsicle, or an early bedtime, one little boy transforms into a mumbling, grumbling Crankenstein. When Crankenstein meets his match in a fellow Crankenstein, the results could be catastrophic--or they could be just what he needs to brighten his day! This hilarious and relatable tale of grumpiness gone awry will turn toddler tantrums to giggles in no time. Don't miss the other books about Crankenstein!
A Crankenstein Valentine
Trick or Treat, Crankenstein

Author: Samantha Berger
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 08/13/2013
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.11lbs
Size: 12.16h x 9.43w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780316126564
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 1.7
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 161425 / Crankenstein

Award: NAPPA Gold Awards - Silver Medal Winner
Award: E.B. White Read Aloud Award - Honor Book

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 05/20/2013
School Library Journal 07/01/2013 pg. 55
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2013
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2013 pg. 76
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2013 pg. 63
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2014 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
Samantha Berger has written picture books including What If..., Crankenstein and A Crankenstein Valentine, Witch Spa, Snoozefest, Santa's Reindeer Games, and Martha Doesn't Say Sorry, which won a Parent's Choice Award Honor. When she isn't writing, she's doing voice-overs, traveling the world, and helping rescue dogs. Samantha splits her time between New York City and California.