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32 pp.
| North-South/Neugebauer |
May, 2002 |
TradeISBN 0-7358-1602-6$$15.95
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LibraryISBN 0-7358-1603-4$$15.88
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Translated by Kathryn Grell.
Illustrated by
Alan Marks.
Pale, soft illustrations show young Ben refusing his mother's offer of a series of bed buddies: cuddly stuffed animals and even a live dog. His choice--a terrible stuffed devil--stands out in red, green, and brown, complete with pointed tail. Ben chooses the devil to "scare away the ghosts and monsters and keep [him] safe." Although it's abrupt, the unexpected ending gives this bland story a lift.