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Tales for the perfect child / Florence Parry Heide ; illustrated by Sergio Ruzzier.
Vignettes of children whose less than desirable behavior is masked in insidious but acceptable ways.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781481463799
- ISBN: 1481463799
- ISBN: 9781481463805
- ISBN: 1481463802
- Physical Description: 92 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm
- Edition: First Atheneum Books for Young Readers edition.
- Publisher: New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2017.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "A different version of this work was originally published in 1985 by Dell Publishing"-- Copyright page. |
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| Subject: | Conduct of life > Juvenile fiction. Children's stories, American. Conduct of life > Fiction. Animals > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Short stories. |
Available copies
- 3 of 3 copies available at Evergreen Indiana.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello-Union Twp PL - Monticello | EC HEI (Text) | 37743002240507 | Children Early Chapter | Available | - |
| Porter County PL - Valparaiso Public Library | HEIDE (Text) | 33410014311163 | Kids Fiction | Available | - |
| Princeton PL - Princeton | J Fic Heide Chapter (Text) | 30890000657484 | Chapter Books, Lower Level, Primary Room | Available | - |
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- Baker & Taylor
Vignettes of children whose less than desirable behavior is masked in insidious but acceptable ways. - Baker & Taylor
A re-illustrated edition of a classic by the author ofThe Shrinking of Treehorn is complemented by a previously unpublished story and features protagonists who set aside their ambitions to be well-behaved children in favor of having some fun. Simultaneous eBook. - Simon and Schuster
Sergio Ruzzier brings his mischievous touch to a timeless favorite by Florence Parry Heide, beloved author of The Shrinking of Treehorn. This delightful new edition includes one never-before-published story.
Ruby is reliable (kinda).
Arthur is careful (sorta).
Harry eats his carrots (though it depends on what you mean by “eat”).
And just like all perfect children, Gloria helps her mother (well, that might be an exaggeration).
As the eight deliciously wicked tales featured in this hilarious chapter book prove, it’s perfectly nice to be a perfect child—but where’s the fun in that? - Simon and Schuster
Sergio Ruzzier brings his mischievous touch to a timeless favorite by Florence Parry Heide, beloved author of The Shrinking of Treehorn. This delightful new edition includes one never-before-published story.
Ruby is reliable (kinda).
Arthur is careful (sorta).
Harry eats his carrots (though it depends on what you mean by 'eat').
And just like all perfect children, Gloria helps her mother (well, that might be an exaggeration).
As the eight deliciously wicked tales featured in this hilarious chapter book prove, it's perfectly nice to be a perfect child'but where's the fun in that?
