{"product_id":"pretty-ugly-toon-books","title":"Pretty Ugly (Toon Books)","description":"Amazon Best Children's Book of the Year winner for ages 6 to 8\nMost Anticipated Books of 2024 List, Kirkus Reviews\nMost Anticipated Kids Books List - February, Barnes \u0026amp; Noble\nKids Indie Next Pick March\/April 2024\n2025 Capitol Choices\n\nA 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.\n\n“Disgustingly hilarious….Adult readers will recognize hints of Maurice Sendak and William Steig and maybe even a smattering of Tim Burton in this remarkable outsider tale….Consider this little monstrosity a much-needed corrective to smarmy platitudes.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review\n\n“[..] Demonstrates an appealing, Olivia-esque joie de vivre.” —The New York Times\n\nIn 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?\n\nIn 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?\n\nSedaris and Falconer make a spectacular splash with this tale of a monster turned ugly—stuck with a human face!\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 166266527X\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.166266527X.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Sedaris, David|Falconer, Ian\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41764319625274,"sku":"DBV.166266527X.G","price":8.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/166266527X-0.jpg?v=1792206103","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/pretty-ugly-toon-books","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}