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In this child-friendly retelling of a classic cumulative rhyme, a hungry monster attempts to heal a stomach ache that began when he swallowed a tick. He eagerly devours a succession of creatures—including ants, a lizard and a bat—in a humorous and rhythmic adventure that showcases the playful spirit of traditional English folk songs.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Rebecca Emberley
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