{"product_id":"full-moon-pups-isbn-9780525514558","title":"Full Moon Pups","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis lyrical, gorgeously illustrated picture book in verse follows a litter of baby wolf pups in the wild through their first full lunar cycle.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep in the forest, Mama Wolf gives birth to an adorable litter of pups under a sky full of moon. Over the next month, the pups will open their eyes, stretch out their tiny paws, and playfully explore the world around them—all under the watchful eyes of Mama Wolf and the rest of the pack. And before long, these pups will be big enough to yip at the full moon themselves!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWith stunning artwork and a gently rhyming text full of fascinating wolf facts, this ideal bedtime or storytime read is perfect for anyone who has ever heard the call of the wild.\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eFull Moon Pups\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn SCBWI Charlotte and Wilbur Award for Compassion for Animals Honor Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The lightly fictionalized narrative introduces children to the wolves and the phases of the moon, which goes through one complete cycle as the story progresses . . . The illustrations effectively showcase both the wolves and the moon, while the rhythmic, rhyming verses include just enough information about the pups to interest young children.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Irresistibly adorable.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Scanlon shines new light on a keystone species’ life cycle through the subtle framing of a lunar cycle. The text’s tightly structured rhyming stanzas, softened by sweet alliteration and an earnest tone, lend well to a thoughtful, informational storytime itinerary . . . Groenink’s use of soft textures, diffused light, and striking combinations of blues offset by warm hues, creates a sequence of breathtaking art.\" —\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Rhyming quatrains by Garton Scanlon trace the birth and early lives of a litter of wolf cubs in this closely observed picture book marked by the moon’s phases . . . Lush, deep blue multimedia spreads splashed with sunset tints by Groenink convey the majestic sweep of mountains and pine forests, and the animated facial expressions of the approachable-looking wolves.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003eLiz Garton Scanlon is the author of numerous beloved picture books, including the Caldecott Honor book \u003ci\u003eAll the World\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eKate, Who Tamed the Wind\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eAnother Way to Climb a Tree\u003c\/i\u003e. Learn more at lizgartonscanlon.com and follow Liz on Twitter at @LGartonScanlon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChuck Groenink is the illustrator of many picture books, including \u003ci\u003eWilliam's Winter Nap \/ A Cozy Good Night\u003c\/i\u003e by Linda Ashman, \u003ci\u003eThe Friend Ship\u003c\/i\u003e by Kat Yeh, and \u003ci\u003eHank's Big Day: The Story of a Bug\u003c\/i\u003e by Evan Kuhlman. Visit Chuck online at ChuckGroenink.com and follow him on Instagram @c.groenink.","brand":"G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302666588389,"sku":"NP9780525514558","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780525514558.jpg?v=1767727786","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/full-moon-pups-isbn-9780525514558","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}