May Belle and the Ogre

by Bethany Roberts

Book Overview

One summer night, May Belle meets an Ogre who wants to steal her pretty hat, her pretty gloves, and even her pretty feet with their toenails painted pink. At first May Belle is scared. But the Ogre turns out to be just a furry little Ogre. Then May Belle isn't scared at all. She also knows just what to do with that pesky Ogre-make a new friend! May Belle and Ogre sing songs, bake pies, and even paint their toenails pink. Readers will admire May Belle's...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0525468552
• ISBN13: 9780525468554
• Release Date: June 2003
• Publisher: Dutton Books
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.4" x 9.4"
• Age Range: 6 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 3

Customer Reviews

Fabulous!

My 3 yr old daughter loves this book. We read it over and over. It's an adorable story about a spunky little girl who makes friends with an ogre. I highly recommend this book.

Sweet,and hilarious!

My four year old THOROUGHLY loves "May Belle and the Ogre" ! This is an easy-read book....but in no manner does it lack in laughs for kids and adults alike. I was so thrilled to find how inovative the author was in creating and giving a "personality" to the little ogre.... totally non-threatening. May Belle says, "Why, you are just a little Ogre...." and proceeds to clean him up, help him learn some manners, and create a great playmate in the process! Awesome illustrations, and the sweet songs May Belle sings gives you and your children free creativity over tune, tone and volume...(whew...just that aspect is enough for great laughs!) When I read this book to my little one, I "pretend" that it may be 'too scary'.... "no, bud. We probably should not read this story, it might be too scary. Let's put it down." And of course, I get the response, "Oooo, no Mom.... I will protect you, it isn't too scary... I will hold your hand!" :) It is absolutely one of his very favorites... and we read it daily!I would suggestreading age from age 2-3 and up. Enjoy!

Fun to Read Easy Reader!

A plucky little girl and an ogre in need of some manners become best friends in this original fantasy. May Belle gives Ogre a bubble bath, teaches him to bake a pie, and gives him a home in her cozy house. Ogre bumps, clumps, and ka-thumps throughout. The cheerful, lively illustrations are full of humor and delightful details. Short chapters, silly sounds and songs, and lots of repetition make this an easy, fun book for beginning readers. Kids will take May Belle and Ogre to their hearts!