Harry and the Terrible Whatzit

by Dick Gackenbach

Book Overview

When his mother goes to the cellar and doesn't return right away, Harry shoves aside his fears to search for her and confronts the terrible two-headed whatzit.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0899192238
• ISBN13: 9780899192239
• Release Date: April 1984
• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.7" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

my favorite when I was a kid

I got this book when I was a kid, and read it probably a thousand times. I was just like Harry - afraid to go in strange, dark, and unknown places. My heart swelled when Harry stood up to the Whatzit, in the interest of protecting his mother. I definitely related to that. I'm sure lots of other kids did, too. I bought a copy for my son (I kept mine for myself...sentimental reasons), and it's become one of his favorites. We have a wonderful time when we read it together.

I love this book

This book is great for young readers. Any child who has a fear of going down in the basement or a fear of anything should read this book, it also has a good morale. Parents should get this book because it shows their children that they can conquer their fears. I think children will also enjoy this book because of the humor and a good lesson to be learned. Overall I think this book is great for parents and children. I would recommend this book for children ages 4 through 10

A Family Favorite

I remember getting this book when I was in first or second grade in the 70's. I still own the same book today. It has been read many, many times by myself and my family. This story has become my sons favorite as well. I look forward to buying another one to retire this one to the shelf, as it has told it's story for over 20 years.

Beloved childhood book

I loved this book as a child so much that I still remember the title and the story. I bought it for my 3-year-old and now she loves it. It makes her feel empowered to get rid of her own "monsters."

a little book with a big message

I bought this book for my three year old son who was so affraid of dark that it took him hours to fall aspleep even with me sitting next to him. After reading about little Harry conquering the terrible Whatzit in the cellar to protect his mother, my son is no longer affraid of the "monster on his bedroom window". In fact, he told me that he wacked it away with a broom just like Harry did. With its enpowering message and vivid adorable illustration, this book is definately the best among over a hundred children's books we have purchased.