Books like Bad Habits by Babette Cole
In ‘Bad Habits,’ author Babette Cole delivers a witty, picture‑rich story about Lucretzia Crum, a girl whose outrageous behavior threatens to derail her friendships. Her parents, desperate to tame her antics, resort to increasingly extreme, often comically dramatic measures. Through lively illustrations and playful narration, the book examines childhood mischief, parental strategies, and the dynamics between adolescents and authority.
First publish date: June 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Babette Cole
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