{"product_id":"little-chick-isbn-9780763654801","title":"Little Chick","description":"\u003cb\u003eA cunning, beautifully designed boxed set, this tiny trio of gentle tales is just waiting to nest inside a new-baby gift or an Easter basket.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLittle Chick may be a good and patient gardener, as Old-Auntie observes, but what happens when you really need your carrot before it grows tall? And what if you skip like a pro but still can’t lift your kite in the air? Or you’re a really good stretcher but can’t reach your favorite star? With affection and humor, Amy Hest offers three little stories about a curious chick and a loving auntie who knows how to soften disappointments by keeping the spark of wonder alive. And the incomparable Anita Jeram renders Little Chick’s gestures and movements with a mastery that captures the spirit of every young child.Effused with affection and wisdom, this thoughtful collection of stories about a very special relationship is certain to be shared and shared again.\u003cbr\u003e—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGentle, affectionate, and child-centered with some lovely turns of phrase and on-target dialogue…From the green-checked endpapers to the blue-washed star-filled sky on the final spread, Little Chick is a joy to behold and will find a treasured place in most collections.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHest's light humor and Jeram's visual charm work as harmoniously together as Little Chick and Old-Auntie themselves.\u003cbr\u003e—Publishers Weekly (starred review)\u003cb\u003eAmy Hest\u003c\/b\u003e, a three-time winner of the Christopher Award, is the author of \u003ci\u003eKiss Good Night \u003c\/i\u003eand other stories about Sam and Mrs. Bear, illustrated by Anita Jeram; the Baby Duck series, illustrated by Jill Barton; and many more award-winning books for children. She lives in New York City.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnita Jeram\u003c\/b\u003e, the illustrator of the award-winning Sam and Mrs. Bear books, is also the illustrator of the runaway classic \u003ci\u003eGuess How Much I Love You \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eYou’re All My Favorites, \u003c\/i\u003eboth by Sam McBratney. Anita Jeram lives in Northern Ireland.","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300187328741,"sku":"NP9780763654801","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780763654801.jpg?v=1742919065","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/little-chick-isbn-9780763654801","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}