The Beast of Monsieur Racine

by Tomi Ungerer

Book Overview

Monsieur Racine wakes up one day to find his precious pear tree looted of all the award-winning fruit. When he discovers that the culprit is funny-looking beast, his anger gives way to curiosity and two become friends. But the beast is not quite what it seems, eventually it comes apart-literally to show itself to be no beast at all, but the two playful children from next door, covered with skins and rags.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0714860816
• ISBN13: 9780714860817
• Release Date: September 2014
• Publisher: Phaidon Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.2" x 11.9"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3