A pesky monster wreaking havoc in a girl's home just needs some kindness and friendship in this charming rhyming children's story.

Fresh on the heels of her well-received picture books, Cats Don't Like Baths and Orange Fox on a Blue Rug, author Lulu Edge brings a whimsical offering about a troublemaker creature living under a little girl's staircase. With its lilting rhyme, Elizabeth Sue Gloo and the Gorgle is a delightful book for families and educators of young children.

In this playful story, a rascally monster with zany blue hair is discovered living under little Elizabeth Sue Gloo's stairs. He is the culprit behind many mischiefs that occur in the house—hiding socks from the laundry, tormenting the cats, chipping the good china, and using dad's toothbrush to groom the dog. Finally exasperated at his antics, Elizabeth gives the little scamp a firm talking-to, resulting in some surprising tears from the Gorgle.

As it turns out, the unmalicious scoundrel is simply unaware of the rules. Elizabeth knows that we all make mistakes and sees that the Gorgle merely needed a friend to show some patience and kindness to him. With a little help, the Gorgle learns how to be his best—most of the time.

This heartwarming story of silliness and kindness will resonate with parents and teachers of little Gorgles in their lives.