Yuck's Amazing Underpants

Marc Notes: Original copyright 2008.; A Paula Wiseman Book.; Yuck has been wearing his favourite underpants every day and every night for six weeks. Mum wants them in the wash, but Yuck has other plans. With the help of a jar of mould, his underpants are soon taking on a life of their own.;007-010. Biographical Note: Matthew Morgan and David Sinden co-developed and wrote the Yuck stories. They're lifelong friends who met at school sports day in elementary school and grew up in Kent, England. Matt and Dave both worked in children's publishing before turning to fulltime writing, and they also write the An Awfully Beastly Business series. Nigel Baines is an experienced book designer who has worked for various trade publishing houses. He is a keen walker and would like to spend half the year living on top of the Andes. His other great loves are Grantham Town Football Club and any kind of travel. Brief Description: Yuck has been wearing his favourite underpants every day and every night for six weeks. Mum wants them in the wash, but Yuck has other plans. With the help of a jar of mould, his underpants are soon taking on a life of their own. Publisher Marketing: The gross-out antics of these two Yuck adventures take disgusting to a new level! In "Yuck's Amazing Underpants," Yuck has been wearing his favorite underpants every day and every night--for six weeks. His mom desperately wants to do laundry but Yuck has other plans: With the help of a jar of mold, his underpants are soon taking on a life of their own.... And in "Yuck's Scary Spider," Yuck's spider is big, fat, and hairy, and everyone is afraid of it. But the spider is only trying to be friendly! When the school principal traps the spider under a glass in his office, Yuck plans a major rescue mission. Can he and his friends save the spider? Review Citations: School Library Journal 09/01/2012 pg. 120 (EAN 9781442451223, Paperback) Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2013 pg. 58 (EAN 9781442451223, Paperback) School Library Journal 09/01/2012 pg. 120 (EAN 9781442451728, Other) School Library Journal 09/01/2012 pg. 120 (EAN 9781442451216, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2013 pg. 58 (EAN 9781442451216, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Matt and Dave Matthew Morgan and David Sinden co-developed and wrote the Yuck stories. They're lifelong friends who met at school sports day in elementary school and grew up in Kent, England. Matt and Dave both worked in children's publishing before turning to fulltime writing, and they also write the An Awfully Beastly Business series. Nigel Baines is an experienced book designer who has worked for various trade publishing houses. He is a keen walker and would like to spend half the year living on top of the Andes. His other great loves are Grantham Town Football Club and any kind of travel. Contributor Bio:  Morgan, Matthew Matthew Morgan, David Sinden, and Guy Macdonald are best friends from childhood. Matthew and David are the authors of the hugely successful UK series YUCK. All three live in Kent, England. Contributor Bio:  Matt and Dave Matthew Morgan and David Sinden codeveloped and wrote the Yuck stories. They're lifelong friends who met at school sports day in elementary school and grew up in Kent, England. Matt and Dave both worked in children's publishing before turning to fulltime writing. Contributor Bio:  Baines, Nigel Alan MacDonald started his working life in a travelling theatre company. In addition to writing and directing plays, Alan trained as a drama teacher. He has written stories and dramas for the BBC (both television and radio), as well as many children's books. Alan lives in Nottingham.