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The Grump

The Grump

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Author: Mark Ludy
Publisher: Green Pastures Publishing, Inc
Category: Book

List Price: $16.95
Buy New: $9.97
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New (20) Used (6) Collectible (2) from $8.49

Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 4 reviews
Sales Rank: 310001

Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 32
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 11 x 9.2 x 0.5

ISBN: 0966427610
EAN: 9780966427615
ASIN: 0966427610

Publication Date: September 1, 2000
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: International shipping available
Condition: Brand New, Perfect Condition, Please allow 4-14 business days for delivery. 100% Money Back Guarantee, Over 1,000,000 customers served.
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Product Description
Dogs bark, children scramble out of the way, and adults hurry to clear the streets of Dinkerwink for Mr. McCurry Brogan Howlweister, the crotchety old man who comes into town every Thursday to buy his weekly supplies. His constant scowl and legendary ill-temper have earned him the nickname "the Grump." Dinkerwinkians big and small, young and old, and four-legged and feathered all try to avoid him as much as possible. That is, all Dinkerwinkians except little Lydia. Although Lydia cannot hear or speak, her powers of observation and the compassion she has for others are obvious. She has never heard anyone call Mr. McCurry Brogan Howlweister "the Grump" and simply sees him as the man with the upside-down smile, a man who needs a friend to help turn it right-side up. This story of compassion and love in action will delight children and families with its richly detailed illustrations and eccentric characters.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Ludy is a marvel   April 7, 2008
I only recently discovered Ludy and I have gone on to buy everything
I can find of his. A previous reviewer said that he thinks Ludy may
be a future classic. I agree, wholeheartedly.

Those who are considering buying this book, please be aware that once
again Amazon has got the age group wrong. I can't believe how often
this happens. It is particularly important for me as I buy books for
day care centers in our county. I am given topics and then I go in
search of books with these topics. I have learned the hard way to
never trust the age group that Amazon posts. I would say that even the
School Library Journal (who lists a different age group) is giving it a
bit of a stretch. It fits firmly in the 3-8 group which is the normal
picture book age group.


5 out of 5 stars Kids Love It; A Future Classic?   December 22, 2005
 3 out of 3 found this review helpful

Acknowledged, the "children's market" is huge, and the number of titles (that is, good titles) cranked out every month is overwhelming. That stated, Ludy's books may be worthy of "future classic" status - based on the artwork alone. The use of bright and playful color, depth, and warm old world imagery make this book (and Ludy's "The Farmer") delightful viewing. The story is a good moral story about compassion and kindness (same with "The Farmer"). As another commenter mentioned, the length of the book (that is, the number of words on every page) can look a little intimidating - particularly when you are tired and you were hoping for something in the range of Hop on Pop. But this is a consistent crowd-pleaser and worth the time.


5 out of 5 stars Great Book Teaching Acceptance   November 9, 2001
 5 out of 6 found this review helpful

This book seemed long when I considered it for my active 5 year old and I debated his ability to sit through it. He was hanging on my every word and was touched by the message sent by the book. This is not a silly story it is a tool to teach with. It is a life lesson that needs to be learned put to a beautiful story and the illustrations are wonderful! We went to the library today to get The Farmer also by Mark Ludy and I am sure it will be just as great! These are a great gift idea!


5 out of 5 stars Wonderful Grump   September 10, 2000
 7 out of 8 found this review helpful

I had the opportunity to get my hands on a copy of this book and I must say that the story is wonderful. The illustrations are some of the richest I have ever seen in a children's book. My favorite part of this book is how delightful searching for the mouse is. I understand that this is a signature illustration of Mr.Ludy's books and I must say after having handed this book around my work, the mouse is fun for children AND adults of all ages.

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