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Boris and Bella

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In the entire town of Booville, Bella Legrossi is known as the messiest monster. Her grime is grimy, and her slime is slimy. However, Bella is neighbors with Boris Kleanitoff. Boris, as opposed to Bella, is the cleanest monster in all of Booville. He spends his time dusting his cobwebs, and vacuuming his vampire bats. The two have absolutely nothing in common, but suddenly they are mysteriously brought together. The only answer to this mysterious connection is a huge Halloween bash, complete with ghosts, creepy-crawlies, beasts, and some really fancy dance moves.

Carolyn Crimi has created a new children's book, that will very likely go down in Halloween history. The characters of Bella and Boris are absolutely hilarious, and will have young readers laughing out loud at their witty commentary, while at the same time learning that you can be friends with someone, even if that someone is your complete opposite. With wondrous drawings filling every page, this is sure to be a hit this Halloween for both children, and their parents.

Erika Sorocco
Book Review Columnist for The Community Bugle Newspaper

This is a book for kids of all ages. I love it so much that I bought several more copies for my neices and nephews. The story is appealing and the illustrations are hilarious. My husband and I crack up at the drawing of Boris picking boils off a gargoyle for his chocolate coated treats. The moral of the story is a familiar one but told in such an entertaining manner that it becomes quite fresh. I would recommend buying this even if it weren't bargain priced.

This book has been a huge hit my kids and with all the kids in my neighborhood. I actually came across it quite by accident. While perusing the shelves of my local bookstore, trying to find Madonna's latest book, I found this book which someone had obviously mistakenly placed on the shelf in front of a stack of Madonna's books. I started reading it and found it to be delightful! My kids love it too. And after talking to some of the other moms on my block, I found out that their kids feel the same. Move over, Madonna!

This happy little romance comes to you from Carolyn Crimi, whom I know from the "Buccaneer Bunnies" book. This is for an older audience -- early grades.

Full of puns, the text is a scream -- and the sepia-toned illustrations set this "once upon a time" in a different class.

Very enjoyable.

I love this book! Kids will enjoy the antics of this mismatched couple. The humor works on so many levels. This is a great book to give as a gift to kids as well as adults. I read it whenever I need a laugh. The illustrations are "to die" for and add to the story.

BORIS AND BELLA
Have you ever been a messy girl or have you ever been a clean boy? Good!

The author is Carolyn Crimi. The genre of my book is fantasy. Bella is a messy girl. She lives in a garbage house with nasty things like spiders and rats. Boris lives in a house with no rats. He is a clean boy. The problem is they were mad at each other. They went to a Halloween party and saw each other. They forgot that they were mad so they danced together. My favorite part in the book is that she tried to clean her house and now it looks cleaner then last time. Bella and Boris are so funny. The monsters are always messy now but Bella is not messy anymore. When BELLA was not with BORIS SHE SAYS ugly words like punk. She also says other bad words to everyone else. I GIVE THIS BOOK 5 STARS.

Beautiful art by Gris Grimly. Very cute and great and great price. Would definitely recommend. :)

This is a delightful book. I read it to about 30 nursing home patients and they really loved it. There are lots of children's books that are enjoyable to all age groups and this one was perfect. I read a book every month as part of a 1 hour volunteer activity time.

Bella is messy and Boris is neat. They have trouble with friends because of their obsessions. So when push comes to shove over a party, what do you think will happen? This is a very nice story and a joy to read. A fine Halloween story, kids really enjoy.

I purchased this book along with several others along the same vane for my Grand Daughters. age 2 and 4 to eventually enjoy as I know they will. I am their Gran Pa and are really looking forward to reading it to them when they are old enough. Great illustrations which go great with a twist of the tale....