When his mother goes to the cellar and doesn't return right away, Harry shoves aside his fears to search for her and confronts the terrible two-headed whatzit.
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"A monster more funny than scary will help alleviate childhood fears of the dark, and Gackenbach's large, reddish-orange and dusty-brown drawings add verve to the text." Booklist, ALA
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
I bought this book for my three year old son who was so affraid of dark that it took him hours to fall aspleep even with me sitting next to him. After reading about little Harry conquering the terrible Whatzit in the cellar to protect his mother, my son is no longer affraid of the "monster on his bedroom window". In fact, he told me that he wacked it away with a broom just like Harry did. With its enpowering message and vivid adorable illustration, this book is definately the best among over a hundred children's books we have purchased.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:School & Library Binding|Amazon Verified Purchase
I remember getting this book when I was in first or second grade in the 70's. I still own the same book today. It has been read many, many times by myself and my family. This story has become my sons favorite as well. I look forward to buying another one to retire this one to the shelf, as it has told it's story for over 20 years.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I loved this book as a child so much that I still remember the title and the story. I bought it for my 3-year-old and now she loves it. It makes her feel empowered to get rid of her own "monsters."
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it.
Classic kids story. My daughter, now 36, loved this story as a kid. She still has the book. So I got it for the grand monsters, and it is again loved
Published 3 months ago by DeAnne Freter
5.0 out of 5 stars
Harry and the Terrible Whatzit
My son enjoyed this book when he was young and now he is sharing it with his three year old daughter - great book! "Harry a
Published 4 months ago by Eleanor Walsh
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of our favorites
This was one of my favorite books as a child and I love it as much as a parent! My son loves to finish the lines!
Published 5 months ago by Sara Campbell
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Life Lesson
I now send this book to anyone -- kids and adults alike -- who is facing fearsome circumstances in their lives. Read more
Published 5 months ago by J. Young
4.0 out of 5 stars
LOVED the illustrations!
I was so excited to find this at a library sale, some 20-ish years after the last time I read it.
This book fascinated me as a child! Read more
This book fascinated me as a child! Read more
Published 15 months ago by A. Williams
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great children's memory!
Very happy to find this book for sale on amazon! it is a wonderful book I remember reading with my mother throughout childhood. I ordered it so I can read it to my nephew. Read more
Published 16 months ago by merrmonster
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fabulous Children's Book
Delightful! All of my children loved this book and now my granchildren love it too! Perfect for ages 3 to 6. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Becky
4.0 out of 5 stars
What did you do with my mother?
My husband had this book as a child. My child destroyed it. Now we have it and I love it. Great price, awesome book.
This book has awesome 70's color theme. Read more
This book has awesome 70's color theme. Read more
Published 23 months ago by beth
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great book! Still was afraid of the basement...
I had a copy of this book growing up. Whether my mother purchased it for me to become "empowered" against my fears or they just thought it was a good book, I'll just say this: this... Read more
Published 24 months ago by Kat in the Desert
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful!
I ordered this book, as I used to have it as a child and had it thrown away by an evil stepfather cleaning out the garage! :-(
I was so happy to have found here at Amazon. Read more
I was so happy to have found here at Amazon. Read more
Published on September 21, 2010 by Elissa K.
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