How to Be a Proper Ogre
Mary Beth doesn’t quite fit in with her family of ogres. She’s not green. She’s not gross. She’s not scary.

But when Mary Beth has to stand up for herself and her family, she finds out she knows more than she thinks about how to be a proper ogre.

This hilarious modern fable about belonging and finding one’s voice is sure to entertain readers of all ages.

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How to Be a Proper Ogre
Mary Beth doesn’t quite fit in with her family of ogres. She’s not green. She’s not gross. She’s not scary.

But when Mary Beth has to stand up for herself and her family, she finds out she knows more than she thinks about how to be a proper ogre.

This hilarious modern fable about belonging and finding one’s voice is sure to entertain readers of all ages.

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How to Be a Proper Ogre

How to Be a Proper Ogre

How to Be a Proper Ogre

How to Be a Proper Ogre

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Overview

Mary Beth doesn’t quite fit in with her family of ogres. She’s not green. She’s not gross. She’s not scary.

But when Mary Beth has to stand up for herself and her family, she finds out she knows more than she thinks about how to be a proper ogre.

This hilarious modern fable about belonging and finding one’s voice is sure to entertain readers of all ages.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781250369963
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Publication date: 06/23/2026
Pages: 32
Product dimensions: 8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 1.00(d)
Age Range: 2 - 5 Years

About the Author

Kelly DiPucchio likes her bacon well-done, served with two eggs over easy and a side of rye toast. She is an award-winning author of several children's books, including the New York Times bestsellers Grace for President and The Sandwich Swap. She lives with her husband and three children in southeastern Michigan.
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