Status
Coming Soon
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Series
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Publication
Kids Can Press (2012), 32 pages
Description
"Mr. King likes new things. And he doesn't worry a bit about what to do with his old things-he just takes them to the pond and throws them in! But when a monster emerges from the pond one day, threatening both Mr. King and his friends, Mr. King realizes that perhaps he needs to reconsider his careless ways."--Dust jacket.
User reviews
LibraryThing member FalenD
Mr. King loves new things and tosses his old things in a near by river. One day while fishing he brings up a massive monster, that turns out to be all his old stuff stuck together. He yells and calls attention for his friends to help. His friends love his old things and restore them to use. Mr.
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King gives his old things away for his friends to enjoy. Show Less
LibraryThing member Sullywriter
A cheerful and appealing simple story with a good environmental message.
LibraryThing member shazam79
good message, kept the kid's attention at storytime
Awards
Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award (Finalist — 2013)
Le prix Peuplier (Nominee — 2014)
Amelia Francis Howard Gibbon Illustrator's Award (Shortlist — 2013)
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
32 p.; 9.43 inches
ISBN
1554537002 / 9781554537006