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The Ugly Guide to Being Alive and Staying That Way (Uglydolls) [Paperback]

David Horvath (Author), Sun-Min Kim (Author)
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Where are Uglys born? Where do they go to school? And what is Big Toe’s Eaty Feed Speeder? Whether you’re born in the Uglyverse or plan on moving there, you’ll need the Ugly Guide to Being Alive and Staying That Way to help you navigate life’s many Ugly shoals. Visit the Ugly Grade School Lunch-a-Munch Hut, stroll the Ugly College campus, and find out how to survive Ugly work—and even get paid for it!—in the third Ugly Guide from Uglydoll creators David Horvath and Sun-Min Kim. Featuring their original Ugly art style and trademark sense of humor, this will be a must-have for Uglydoll fans of all ages.

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Everyone likes to be alive, right? Everyone likes to stay that way? Good! Having established that important fact, let's turn to David Horvath and Sun-Min Kim's Ugly Guide to Being Alive and Staying That Way. Don't be put off by the fact that this book and previous titles in the series are based on the Ugly Dolls--Horvath and Kim easily transfer the humor and good-hearted grotesquery of their doll creations into their books. And maybe I'm just an Ugly Doll acolyte, but even though the series is meant for younger readers, I really enjoyed this tongue-in-cheek advice for life, from birth to adulthood. After-college time is also known as "move-back-home" time. When it's time to buy a home, be aware that every house in the UglyVerse is haunted, "but not to worry. You'll probably get along fine with your special guest." In addition to the stages of life, topics like stress, fear, and "life's ugly mysteries" are also covered. The full-cover art is bright, cheery, and fun.

Horvath and Kim's story is just as cheery--they met in design school, fell in love, created the Ugly Dolls, and thus far have lived happily ever after.

The bottom line? The Ugly Guide to Being Alive is the kind of illustrative narrative you'll get a kick out of even as you're sharing it with your kids. --Jeff VanderMeer

About the Author

David Horvath and Sun-Min Kim maintained a long-distance relationship by writing each other letters, in which David began drawing little monster-like creatures. Sun-Min surprised David by sewing a plush version of one of his characters as a Christmas gift, and the Uglydolls were born!

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  • Paperback: 64 pages
  • Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (January 27, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0375857028
  • ISBN-13: 978-0375857027
  • Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 0.3 x 8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #208,526 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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David Horvath and Sun-Min Kim met and fell in love while studying at the Parsons School of Design in New York City. When Sun-Min moved back to Korea, the couple maintained a long-distance relationship by writing each other letters, on which David began drawing little ugly creatures. Sun-Min surprised David by sewing a plush version of one of his characters as a Christmas gift, and the Uglydolls were born! Several years and many dolls later, they are happily married and live in Los Angeles.

 

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4.0 out of 5 stars My kid love these books, December 1, 2011
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Jennifer Falkenholm (Arlington Heights, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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THis book is appropriate and very fun for young readers. My elementary school ages cghild loves these books and it is hard to get him to read anything. I am a big fan!
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5.0 out of 5 stars My son loves this franchise, December 16, 2010
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The books are a cute and whimsical addition to the Ugly Doll francise. My 9 year old son really enjoys the stories and laughs out loud to himself.

Added plus -- he'll read these on his own without prompting. He is sometimes a reluctant reader (even though he has excellent reading skills). These are definitely fun enough to keep his attention.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not a very attracting book, March 23, 2010
This review is from: The Ugly Guide to Being Alive and Staying That Way (Uglydolls) (Paperback)
I bought this book because I liked the graphics, but when I actually start to read, I find it quite "contentless". They only made it to give you loads of drawings without telling you a story. However, if graphics is what you are looking for, you can find all the ugly dolls inside.
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