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A Crankenstein Valentine

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By Samantha Berger

Illustrated by Dan Santat

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On Sale
Dec 10, 2024
Page Count
40 pages
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN-13
9780316577540

Even the crankiest monsters have hearts in this monstrously funny Valentine tale from fan favorite author Samantha Berger and bestselling, award-winning illustrator Dan Santat.

An ordinary kid becomes Crankenstein on the most lovey-dovey, yuckiest day of the year: Valentine’s Day. Cheesy cards, allergy-inducing bouquets, and heart-shaped everything? YECHHHH! It’s enough to turn anyone into a monster!

In this third entry into the beloved Crankenstein series, see if our grumpy little hero can make a sour day sweet and find a little love in his heart!

Don’t miss the other books about Crankenstein!
Crankenstein
Trick or Treat, Crankenstein

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  • Praise for A Crankenstein Valentine:
    "A humorous story... My 5-year-old has me reading this book to her again and again."
    The New York Times
  • Praise for Crankenstein:"Expect many re-read requests from Crankensteins who may (or may not) recognize themselves."
    Publishers Weekly
  • "Will the creature ever turn from "MEHHRRRR!" to merry? Youngsters will roar along with Crankenstein through this silly and sympathetic story of grumpy-grouchies."
    School Library Journal
  • "Whoa. Be prepared for the intense frustrations, the moody outbursts and the green scowls of Crankenstein...Each setting reveals sly comic elements that both kids and their grown-ups will appreciate. Readers will laugh out loud...Get ready to read this aloud a lot."
    Kirkus Reviews
  • "Sometimes-when you have to go to school, when you have to take cough syrup-all there is to say is "MEHHRRRR!"... This is a No, David! for slightly older kids..."
    The Horn Book
  • "Berger...has a well-honed sense of comic timing that little kids find hilarious."
    New York Times Online
  • "Caldecott winner Dan Santat's illustrations are hilarious, expressive, slightly gross, and absolutely delightful."
    Charlotte Parent

Formats and Prices

Price

$8.99

Price

$11.99 CAD

Format

Format:

  1. Trade Paperback $8.99 $11.99 CAD
  2. ebook (Digital original) $10.99 $13.99 CAD
  3. Hardcover $18.99 $23.99 CAD

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Samantha Berger

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.

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Dan Santat

About the Illustrator

Dan Santat is the Caldecott Medal-winning and New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend, Are We There Yet?, and After the Fall as well as the illustrator of many other picture books, including Crankenstein by Samantha Berger. Dan lives in Southern California with his wife, two kids, and various pets.

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Crankenstein

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