Status
In-library use only
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Publication
Random House Books for Young Readers (1998), Edition: childrens book, 40 pages
Description
When nightmare creatures come to life and start to eat his toys, Dan the Man battles the Beasties with his mighty pencil and wins.
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LibraryThing member Runa
Unfortunately, I didn't discover this book until about last year, so I never got to experience it as a child. However, at the children's museum, I've been pushing this book at random kids, making sure it's displayed in prominent places, offering to read it to them, etc. I think some of them really
Rating: 5/5
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love it, but some of the older kids have been slightly indifferent. I still absolutely adore it. The story has the coolest illustrations ever. From what I've read, and I could be wrong, but I've heard that in this father-son duo, the child did the illustrations, but some of the more complicated backgrounds (e.g. one that looks like Van Gogh's Starry Night) were done by the father. They are astoundingly complex images, and grab the attention of both children and adults alike. The other thing is the subject matter itself, vanquishing nightmares. But it's done so atypically, telling the child that they can go out there and, well, basically imagine their nightmares away. You've got to love it, and I do personally know many children on whom this strategy would work, without a doubt. Just a fantastic read.Rating: 5/5
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Language
Original language
English
Physical description
40 p.; 10.5 inches
ISBN
0679890394 / 9780679890393