LOVE THE BEASTIE: A Spin-and-Play Book

Workman Publishing, 2011. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/No Jacket Issued. Henrik Drescher. CONDIITON: NO PRIORITY PLEASE. UNREAD, but lightly perused on shelf, 2011 Workman hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued), first edition, first printing. Wonderful color illustrations by the Author. There are spinning wheels, pull-tabs, little booklets to be pulled out and read, pop-ups, and a fuzzy pink tongue to feel. The book has everything. CONTENT: I actually see this as not only a fun fantasy book, but a caution to be kind to pets - a most important message for young children (well, everyone). Meet Paul and Judy. And meet their pet, Beastie. Paul and Judy used to be so mean to Beastie. They pulled Beastie's hair, tickled Beastie's feet. So, Beastie feastied! Good thing Paul and Judy learned their lesson (stuck inside the belly of the Beastie). Written and illustrated by Henrik Drescher, Love the Beastie picks up where his irresistibly offbeat Pat the Beastie left off. Now Paul and Judy really are best friends with Beastie, and treat him with the love and respect he deserves. They go to the playground and spin on the carousel-don't throw up! Brush Beastie's gunky teeth (Gross!), and help Beastie play dress-up (ha, look at Beastie's funny clothes). Then, at the end of a long day, they all cuddle together in bed. Ahhh. So what if Beastie's kisses are scratchy or Beastie farts in his sleep. That doesn't mean a thing when you love someone. Recommended for ages 3+, but I think that's too young - more like 5+, IMHO.