All children catch bad words. And so it was with young Elbert, who snatched one out of the air one day at an elegant garden party--and stuffed it into his pocket. The word waited--ugly, covered with dark, bristly hairs--and snuck into Elbert's mouth. Then, without warning, it sprang out, causing a dreadful uproar. With humor and insight, Audrey Wood tells a tale certain to tickle anyone shocked to hear a child utter a bad word. And Elbert's cure provides an ingenious solution for children confused by a bad word's power. Perfectly balancing the spirited text are vivid, hilarious illustrations rendered by Audrey and Don Wood together, offering fans a new dimension to their previous collaborations. Audrey Wood's expressionistic, linear art and Don Wood's realistic painting have merged to create a completely new style of illustration. Recommended for ages 4 to 9. |
