Books like Susie and Alfred in The night of the paper bag monsters by Helen Craig
Susie and Alfred, two pig friends, find themselves quarreling over costumes as they prepare for a school party. Their disagreement threatens to ruin the event, but they soon make up before the big night. Together, they don paper‑bag disguises and transform into spooky monsters, delighting their classmates.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Helen Craig
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