''Penelope and the Humongous

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'' is a children's picture book by

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and illustrated by Christine Tripp.

Plot

Penelope can't control her burping after she drinks a few glasses of

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too quickly.

Reception

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'' review says, "With its exuberant pictures, slightly naughty subject matter, silly words ("glurble glooble") and repetitive phrases, Penelope and the Humongous Burp could lead to some comical storytimes." *The book won an award from

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for Top Ten Books of the Year in 2005. *It was nominated for the Blue Spruce Awards in 2007.Blue Spruce Awards Winners and Nominees
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References

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