Harry and the Terrible Whatzit [Paperback]

Dick Gackenbach (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 23, 1984 | Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up

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.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"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.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 40 pages
• Publisher: Sandpiper (April 23, 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0899192238
• ISBN-13: 978-0899192239
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 8.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #131,623 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a little book with a big message, December 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Harry and the Terrible Whatzit (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:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Family Favorite, November 3, 2000

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William D. Clark (San Antonio, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Harry and the Terrible Whatzit (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:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beloved childhood book, March 20, 2000

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This review is from: Harry and the Terrible Whatzit (Paperback)

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."