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There's a Hair in My Dirt!
A Worm's Story
by Gary Larson
ISBN: 006019104X
ISBN-13: 9780060191047
Format: Hardcover
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Summary
Gary Larson, of The Far Side fame, offers the tale of an earthworm who is sick and tired of being a worm. The final straw is a hair in his dirt dinner! The ecological tale that ensues, incorporating environmental lessons and a less-than-intelligent maiden, shows that nature is something to be preserved, enjoyed, understood, and respected. To be enjoyed by children as well as adults.
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Harpercollins
Published date: 1998
Size: 8.75 x 11.5 inches
Weight: 1.1 pounds
Publisher's Notes
Lumpy humans, anthromorphized animals, and quirky humor: All the hall-marks of Gary Larson's comic genius are on display in this book praised by the Denver Post as "satiric, biting, edgy, and witty." It begins beneath the forest floor, when, during a typical repast, a young whiny worm discovers a hair in his plate of dirt, and goes on to complain about his life in general. Father worm, trying to quell his son's anger , tells him a tale about a nature-loving woman and her unforgettable walk in the woods. A novel take on the difference between our idealized view of nature and the harsh reality of life for the birds and the bees (and worms), THERE'S A HAIR IN MY DIRT! is Larson at his offf-kilter best.
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There's a Hair in My Dirt!: A Worm's Story
Gary Larson
HarperCollins, 1998-04-22. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. Hardcover with DJ - This book is a stated First edition - First Printing with a full number line in Very Good condition! There are no markings inside or out. All pages and binding are tight! DJ shows some shelf and edge wear and is lightly rippled. This book is not a remainder and is not an ex-Library book. Satisfaction Guaranteed!! ( more information) Offered by Keepsake Books and More (United States)
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There's a Hair in My Dirt!: A Worm's Story
Larson, Gary
Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: HarperCollins Publishers, 1998. An unpaginated 8.5"x 11" hardcover with dustjacket. Wonderfully color illustrated children's book. Condition - Book: Very good DJ: price clipped.. ( more information) Offered by Harrison's Books (United States)
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There's a Hair in My Dirt!: A Worm's Story
Larson, Gary
Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: HarperCollins, 1998 Light edgewear to dj, scratches on front and back covers. . Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. ( more information) Offered by Balthazar Books (Canada)
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there's a hair in my dirt. (A worm's story)
larson.,gary
harpercollins, 1998. First Edition. larson.,gary. CHILDREN STORY: When a young worm, during a typical family dinner, discovers a hair in his plate of dirt, he becomes rather upset. This spurs his father to tell him a story about a fair young maiden & her adventuresome stroll through her favorite forest. What does the maiden encounter & does son Worm learn a lesson? Exterior of book is very good.,HARDBACK,NOT XLIBRARY Interior of book is very good with wonderful color illustrations. Previous owner wrote large inscription written on front endpage. Dust Jacket is very good. ( more information) Offered by childhoodbooks.com (United States)
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There's a Hair in My Dirt!: A Worm's Story
Larson, Gary
Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: HarperCollins. Hardcover. 006019104X crisp tight copy dust jacket covered with plastic ex-library clean interor . Very Good. 1998. First Edition. ( more information) Offered by Stone Cottage Books (United States)
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There's a Hair in My Dirt: A Worm's Story
Larson, Gary
NY: HarperCollins, 1998. Other than minor shelf wear, the book and jacket are in excellent condition.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. ( more information) Offered by J & S Books (United States)
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THERE'S A HAIR IN MY DIRT! A Worm's Story
Larson, Gary
Toronto, ON, Canada: HarperCollins Canada, Limited, 1998. Creator of "The Far Side", Gary Larson takes us underground to find out what happens when an adolescent earthworm finds his dinner of dirt contaminated by a hair. Told with Larson's typical bizarre humor. . 1st. Cloth Spine, Paper Covered Boa. Fine/Very Good +. Illus. by Gary Larson. 4to. ( more information) Offered by T.W. & Barbara Clemmer (United States)
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THERE'S A HAIR IN MY DIRT! : A WORM'S STORY
Larson, Gary
HarperCollins Publishers. 1998. First Edition. Hardcover. Near fine. Tight and clean. Very good+ dust jacket, modest shelf rubbing. Oversize. ; Color Cartoons. . ( more information) Offered by Vagabond Books (United States)
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There's a Hair in My Dirt! : A Worm's Story
Larson, Gary
New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers, 1998. light wear on corners of DJ. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good. ( more information) Offered by Storybook House (Canada)
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There's a Hair In My Dirt!
Larson, Gary
HarperCollins Publishers, 1998. First Edition. Hardcover. NF-/NF-. (Jacket Brodart protected). unpaginated. -- DESCRIPTION: Gift quality with minor wear. Appears unread. 1st Printing. Pic available upon request. ( more information) Offered by Scriptorium Emporium (United States)
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There's a Hair in My Dirt!: A Worm's Story
Larson, Gary
New York, New York, U.S.A.: HarperCollins Publishers, 1998. Jacket has general wear to edges. Colour illustrations.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. ( more information) Offered by Terra Australis Books (Australia)
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There's a Hair in My Dirt!: A Worm's Story
Larson, Gary
New York: HarperCollins, 1998. Dustjacket, now protected in archival mylar, is not clipped. One corner of book is very slightly bumped. Foreword by Edward O. Wilson.. First. Hard Cover. Very Good+/Very Good+. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. ( more information) Offered by Wormhole Books (Australia)
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There's a Hair in My Dirt a Worm's Story
Larson, Gary
New York: Harper Collins, 1998. Illus. by Illustrated. 1st Edition. Hardbound. Very Good. Nr Fine in VG DJ; DJ is a bit edgeworn. ( more information) Offered by About Books Inc. (United States)
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There's a Hair in My Dirt!: A Worm's Story
Larson, Gary
HarperCollins 1998 First Edition. Fine, As New in a Near Fine, unclipped DJ. Black DJ is very mildy rubbed, else Fine. Unpaginated. Mylar protected. . Hard Cover. First Edition. ( more information) Offered by Hole In The Wall Books (United States)
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There's a Hair in My Dirt!: A Worm's Story
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HarperCollins, 1998-04-22. Hardcover. Like New. Clean, Unmarked Copy Except Clipped Corner on Dust Cover, Expedited Shipping recommended, Delivery Confirmation on all domestic items ( more information) Offered by Grafton Street Books (United States)
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HarperCollins Publishers, 1998. Hardcover. Fine. ; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Free Delivery Confirmation! Ships same or next business day. ( more information) Offered by Redux Books (United States)
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There's a Hair in My Dirt! : A Worm's Story
Larson, Gary
New York: HarperCollins, 1998 Fine/very good, hard cover, dust jacket very slightly scuffed. Color illustrations. By the creator of the Far Side.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. 8 1/2 By 11". ( more information) Offered by The Book House - St. Louis (United States)
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There's A Hair in My Dirt
Larson,Gary
New York: Harper Collins, 1998 First Edition First Printing. Cloth. Fine/Fine. Hardcover. ( more information) Offered by Always Superior Books (United States)
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THERE'S A HAIR IN MY DIRT!
Larson, Gary
Harper Collins. 1998. Fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.1st ed A Worm's Story. Large format. Brown cloth spine, cream boards. Colour illustrations. Pictorial wrapper is a little edge-creasedl ( more information) Offered by Stella & Rose's Books (United Kingdom)
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There's a Hair in My Dirt!: A Worm's Story
Gary Larson
HarperCollins, 1998-04-22. Hardcover. New. We suggest the use of priority shipping, where available. Media mail can take up to three weeks for delivery. We ship every business day. Used books may not contain original publisher materials, ie cd and infotrak ( more information) Offered by textbook recycle (United States)
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Larson,Gary
New York: HARPER COLLINS, 1998 A near new copy with just a bit of rubbing wear to the jacket. More Far Side humor from Larson. A very nice copy.. First Edition/First Printing. Hard Cover. Fine/N-Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. ( more information) Offered by Pat Cramer,Bookseller (United States)
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There's a Hair in My Dirt!: A Worm's Story
Larson, Gary (Wilson, Edward O. - Foreword)
New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 1998 1998 Stated First Edition, First Printing. Fine in Near Fine, price-intact, dust jacket. A fresh, clean, totally unmarked and tightly bound hardcover. Pages fine. Bound in hardcover of cream colored boards with gilt decoration on front, dark brown cloth spine with gilt lettering. Cover is clean with light shelf rub to bottom edges, otherwise fine. Dark brown endpapers fine. Dust jacket, clean and colorful, complete with price on flap, is near fine with no tears or chips - light surface rubbing. Binding firm, hinges tight, boards and spine straight. The distinguished entomologist, Edward O. Wilson, wrote the Foreword to this delightful bit of Larson whimsy! 8-1/2 x 11"; 64 pages. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine. ( more information) Offered by Knickerbocker Books (United States)
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There's a Hair in My Dirt!: A Worm's Story (Qty: 3)
Larson, Gary
HarperCollins. Hardcover. 006019104X NICE COPY--SPEEDY SHIPPING with SUPER CUSTOMER SERVICE . Very Good. ( more information) Offered by TIME OUT BOOKS (United States)
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