{"product_id":"olympig-isbn-9781101997796","title":"Olympig!","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eWhen Stars Are Scattered\u003c\/i\u003e comes a Olympics-themed picture book \u003cb\u003ethat brings home the bacon\u003c\/b\u003e. This hilarious story makes a great read-aloud for the 2021 Summer Games! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoomer the Pig has been training hard for the Animal Olympics, so when he loses his first race, he shrugs it off and cheerfully moves on. One event after another, Boomer keeps losing, and the frustration begins to get to him. But even after coming in last in every sport, there's no getting this Olympig down. It's just great practice for the Winter Games! This encouraging and funny story is for every kid who's ever been told \"you can't win 'em all.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A humorous romp.\"—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eOlympig!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A humorous romp.\"—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Jamieson's acrylic illustrations create a cast of characters that express themselves clearly; there is a quality of comic melodrama to the sequence of Boomer's trials. Asides in amusing speech balloons add to the fun.\"—\u003ci\u003eChildren's Literature\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Jamieson snatches moral victory from the jaws of athletic defeat with warmth, satirical wit, and old-fashioned silliness. Her drawings and formats are wonderfully varied, colorful, and bursting with personality. Subtle, funny commentaries will be appreciated by slightly older readers, stretching Olympig's appeal.\"—\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for \u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eRoller Girl\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA New York Times Bestseller\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eRoller Girl\u003c\/i\u003e's message of self-discovery, friendship, and perseverance will roll its way right into your heart.” —Raina Telgemeier, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eSisters\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This spiky, winning graphic novel captures the bittersweetness of finding a new passion and saying goodbye to your former, more uncertain self.”—\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \"Jamieson captures this snapshot of preteen angst with a keenly decisive eye, brilliantly juxtaposing the nuances of roller derby with the twists and turns of adolescent girls' friendships...Full of charm and moxie—don't let this one roll past.\"—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* “The story will engage readers… Offer this comic to fans of Telgemeier’s Smile and Laura Lee Gulledge’s Page by Paige.”—\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \"Readers will stand up and cheer.\"—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \"Jamieson’s dialogue captures coming-of-age…so authentically\"—\u003ci\u003eHorn Book\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \"[A] sharp and engaging graphic novel”—\u003ci\u003eBCCB\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Visually, \u003ci\u003eRoller Girl\u003c\/i\u003e is very appealing—think Lynn Johnston with a modern edge—but it's the storytelling that really sets this graphic novel apart…A great choice for tween girls, whether they're remaking themselves, renegotiating friendships or just weathering the stormy seas of early adolescence.\"—\u003ci\u003eChicago Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eVictoria Jamieson\u003c\/b\u003e is the co-creator of the National Book Award finalist \u003ci\u003eWhen Stars Are Scattered\u003c\/i\u003e and the creator of the graphic novels \u003ci\u003eAll's Faire in Middle School\u003c\/i\u003e and Newbery Honor winner \u003ci\u003eRoller Girl\u003c\/i\u003e. She received her BFA in illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design and worked as a children's book designer before becoming a freelance illustrator. She has also worked as a portrait artist aboard a cruise ship, and has lived in Australia, Italy, and Canada. Now she lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and son.","brand":"Puffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304156123365,"sku":"NP9781101997796","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781101997796.jpg?v=1767734070","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/olympig-isbn-9781101997796","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}