I don't know why everyone is freaking out about the size of the book - it shouldn't be a surprise to the purchaser, because the stated dimensions of the book is listed as 4.1 x 3.4 x 0.2 inches. It's obviously small, and Amazon isn't trying to "scam" anyone; they didn't hide the size of the book or anything that some of the other reviewers are saying. If you're looking for a regularly sized book, this isn't it - but it's clear on the description page that this is a small-sized book.
Onto the book itself. This was one of my favorites when I was a kiddo, and I bought this tiny copy for my own son. He is still too young to really get it, but he likes the pictures (yes, even in the small book!) The story was funny when I read it 20 years ago and it's still funny today. I get bored re-reading a lot of kid books to my toddler, but Robert Munsch is hilarious and I don't mind re-reading any of his children's books.
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Great Book but SUPER SMALL SIZE
Five stars for the actual content of the book, but I DEFINITELY should have checked the reviews prior to buying this copy. Didn't even think to check if this was a regular sized book so when it showed up palm-sized I was a bit confused. It's still legible and could work in a pinch but I will be returning this only because I really wanted a bigger version in order to really see and enjoy all the wonderful illustrations!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2016
The story is hilarious, but I was expecting the regular-sized paperpack. The look on my face when I pulled it out of the package was probably hilarious, too. I was like one of those duped parents in Munsch's tales. Classic surprise.
Buyer beware, the dimensions are listed in the product details. Now I know to look in the future.
Enjoy the story, you're going to love it so much, one day when this is funnier, I'll be glad to have a pocket-sized version ;)
I was like one of those duped parents in Munsch's tales
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2016
Apparently, this has been an issue since at least 2009, but Amazon hasn't updated the description to identify the fact that this is a TINY VERSION of the book.Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2016
The story is hilarious, but I was expecting the regular-sized paperpack. The look on my face when I pulled it out of the package was probably hilarious, too. I was like one of those duped parents in Munsch's tales. Classic surprise.
Buyer beware, the dimensions are listed in the product details. Now I know to look in the future.
Enjoy the story, you're going to love it so much, one day when this is funnier, I'll be glad to have a pocket-sized version ;)
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Karen Lockley
A really lovely book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 8, 2012