The Shrinking of TreehornIf you want to pretend you're shrinking, that's all right, said Treehorn's mother, as long as you don't do it at the table. A small boy finds himself shrinking in this oddly offbeat, surreal, and funny story, illustrated with Edward Gorey's signature pen and ink drawings. No one around seems to appreciate what Treehorn's going through--his parents are busy, his friends laugh at him, and he gets sent to the Principal's office for shrinking. Or was it shirking? Clearly, the adults in his life have no clue and can't help. In the end, Treehorn figures it out on his own, and all is well. At least until he turns green. A charming, imaginative classic that will appeal to any kid who feels they're not truly seen or heard by the grown-ups in their life. Works for adults, too. An ALA Notable Children's Book |
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Nutzerbericht - Lukerik - LibraryThingBrilliant, and funny for grown-ups too. It was an important book to me as a child and I have to wonder just how much it's unconsciously affected me. I'm a civil servant and the problems Treehorn faces ... Vollständige Rezension lesen
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Nutzerbericht - ElizaJane - LibraryThingA wonderful story about a boy who loves to send away for the things on the back of cereal boxes. He has a whole collection of such things. One day he wakes up and after a while realizes that he is ... Vollständige Rezension lesen
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Bibliografische Informationen
| Titel | The Shrinking of Treehorn An Ala Notable Book Series Victorian Premier's Reading Challenge |
| Autor/in | Florence Parry Heide |
| Illustriert von | Edward Gorey |
| Ausgabe | illustriert, Neuauflage |
| Verlag | Holiday House, 1971 |
| ISBN | 0823409759, 9780823409754 |
| Länge | 63 Seiten |
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