The Sandcastle Contest [Paperback]

Robert Munsch (Author), Michael Martchenko (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Bestselling team Robert Munsch and Michael Martchenko create another wacky adventure about a boy named Matthew who makes a sandcastle so real, that every

While on vacation. Matthew is excited to take part in the local sandcastle contest. The winner gets a bathtub filled with ice cream!

But Matthew is just too good at building sand castles. The judges all think the house he builds, complete with sand chairs, a sand refrigerator, and sand food is real! He has to prove that it's all just a big pile of sand so he can win that ice cream!

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About the Author

Robert Munsch has written more than forty books, including Munsch More! A Robert Munsch Collection; Boo!; Smelly Socks; and Lighthouse: A Story of Remembrance. He is Canada's best-selling author and his stories are beloved by children, parents, teachers and booksellers alike. Munsch says this story is based on a tale he first made up for his younger daughter. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Cartwheel Books (July 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439748658
• ISBN-13: 978-0439748650
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 8.1 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #136,226 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #16 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Authors & Illustrators, A-Z > ( M ) > Martchenko, Michael

More About the Author

Robert Munsch is the author of more than 25 books for children including The Paper Bag Princes and Stephanie's Ponytail. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and studied to be a Jesuit priest before deciding to work with children instead. He taught in a variety of nursery schools and daycare centers while he earned an MA in Early Childhood Education. In 1975, Munsch and his wife, Ann, moved to Guelph, Ontario. The Munschs have three children: Julie, Andrew, and Tyya (see them all in Something Good!).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Great books for kids., July 24, 2008

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L Reynolds "mom of two" (Sac California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Sandcastle Contest (Paperback)

Love these books They are the most creative kids books out there Want to get all of them.

2.0 out of 5 stars Sand Castle, July 15, 2008

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Dave (Southwesern Ontario Ca) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Sandcastle Contest (Paperback)

Certainly not Robert Munschs best work. Hard for a four year old to follow and remain interested in.

5.0 out of 5 stars another enjoyable book, May 3, 2008

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Mimimarc (Phoenix, usa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Sandcastle Contest (Paperback)

It's always fun to see how Robert Munsch is going to explore with "his kids." A fun book and, as usual, Michael Martchenko's illustrations are first rate.