{"product_id":"buster-and-the-baby-isbn-9780763687878","title":"Buster and the Baby","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhat could be more endearing than the bond between a baby and a puppy? A sweet and spirited tale from two picture-book masters.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the little red house, a dog ducks under the table. He waits and watches and waits some more as his heart goes \u003ci\u003ethump, thump, thump\u003c\/i\u003e. And then . . . \u003ci\u003eCHAAA! \u003c\/i\u003eOut of the shadows comes the baby, squealing and whirling and bumping his nose! Go Buster, go Buster, go! Is behind the blue chair a good place to hide? With beautifully tender artwork and an engaging repetitive text, author Amy Hest and illustrator Polly Dunbar follow two little ones in a breathless game of chase — winding up in a heart-tugging role reversal sure to sweeten readers’ dreams.Readers will feel as though they’re in the thick of the fun thanks to the exclamations and exhortations that punctuate the narration, as well as the inviting energy of the sunny-hued pictures, which give the familiar rhythms and tensions of the game delicious immediacy. A page doesn’t go by without a wonderful moment: in one round of the game, the toddler announces her presence by dropping peas, one by one, onto Buster’s head.\u003cbr\u003e—Publishers Weekly (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a rhythmic text and lively art, a classic friendship story plays out through an extended game of hide-and seek between a baby and a small white dog named Buster...Digitally rendered crayon and paint illustrations contrast soft pastel colors with high-energy line work. Buster and the baby are delightfully expressive throughout this thrilling game of chase.\u003cbr\u003e—Horn Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe unbreakable bond between a child and a dog is explored in this simple yet touching book...Pencil-and-watercolor illustrations bring the characters to life while maintaining a soft and calming mood to make this a delightful bedtime story.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn amusing tale with heart that preschoolers will enjoy.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003cb\u003eAmy Hest\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of many beloved picture books, including \u003ci\u003eCharley’s First Night\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWhen Charley Met Grampa, \u003c\/i\u003eboth illustrated by Helen Oxenbury; \u003ci\u003eLittle Chick \u003c\/i\u003eand three books about Sam and Mrs. Bear, all illustrated by Anita Jeram; and \u003ci\u003eAre You Sure, Mother Bear?, \u003c\/i\u003eillustrated by Lauren Tobia. Amy Hest lives in New York City.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePolly Dunbar\u003c\/b\u003e is the author-illustrator of several books for young children, including \u003ci\u003ePenguin, Hello Tilly, Pretty Pru, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eGood Night, Tiptoe. \u003c\/i\u003eShe is also the illustrator of \u003ci\u003ePat-a-Cake Baby \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eHere’s a Little Poem,\u003c\/i\u003e among other titles. She lives in England.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46305332461797,"sku":"NP9780763687878","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780763687878.jpg?v=1767723221","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/buster-and-the-baby-isbn-9780763687878","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}