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
About the Author
Dick Gackenbach was born 9 February 1927, in Allentown, PA, the son of William and Gertrude (Reichenbach) Gackenbach. He attended Jameson Franklin School of Art, NY, and Abbott School of Art, Washington, DC. He worked for J. C. Penney Company (New York City, 1950-1972) as a paste-up artist and later, creative director. He went out on his own as a free-lance author and illustrator beginning in 1972-2001. He has also served as a consultant on art education for children with learning disabilities (1988-2001). Mr. Gackenbach died in 2001.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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
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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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."
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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.
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This book fascinated me as a child! Read more
Published 3 months ago by A. Williams
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
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Published 4 months ago by Becky
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 10 months ago by beth
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 12 months ago by Kat in the Desert
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 20 months ago by Elissa K.
A Family Tradition
Our Children enjoyed "Harry and the Terrible Whatzit" when they were children. Now we bought it for our Grandchildren and they love it also. Read more
Published on February 7, 2010 by lets all read
Loved this Book as Child!
While reading a Maurice Sendak book to my kids last night, I remembered this book! I couldn't remember the titles only some details about a broom, a monster and cellar. Read more
Published on September 25, 2008 by mama bear
A bit old-fashioned for my taste
I purchased this before pre-reading it, and was a bit disappointed. While the message of the book is a good one (conquering one's fears) the illustrations were a bit dull, the... Read more
Published on July 31, 2008 by T. McConnell
Great item!!
I was unable to find this book in my local retailer so was delighted to find it on Amazon!!
Published on July 22, 2008 by Cindy
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I knew there was something terrible down in the cellar. Read the first page New!
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Front Cover | Front Flap | First Pages | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
I knew there was something terrible down in the cellar. Read the first page New!
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Front Cover | Front Flap | First Pages | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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