{"product_id":"pink-snow-and-other-weird-weather-isbn-9780448418582","title":"Pink Snow and Other Weird Weather","description":"Have you ever seen a hailstone with a turtle frozen inside? Learn all about the weirdest, wackiest, wildest weather ever--and what makes it happen--in this easy-to-read nonfiction reader.\u003cb\u003eJennifer Dussling \u003c\/b\u003eis lucky enough to have been surrounded by great children's books her whole life. As a teenager, she started working at a children's-only independent bookstore in Pennsylvania, and after graduating from college, she made her way to New York City, where she took a job as an editorial assistant at a publishing company. Since then, she's written over fifty books for kids, both fiction and nonfiction, licensed and original, including \u003ci\u003eBugs, Bugs, Bugs; Pink Snow and Other Weird Weather; Giant Squid; Slinky Scaly Snakes; \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e One Little Flower Girl.\u003c\/i\u003e Jen lives in Tampa, Florida, and when she's not writing or editing, you can find her in her garden, on a volleyball court, or curled up with a good book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeidi Petach\u003c\/b\u003e has enjoyed a number of unusual careers on her way to becoming a bestselling illustrator and author. With a master’s degree with highest distinction from Indiana University School of Music, Heidi initially launched a career as a concert pianist and composer. She played concerts around the world, was featured on TV and radio, made recordings, and was commissioned to compose solo piano, piano\/organ, and orchestral works. Following her music career, Petach worked in Promotions and Special Events at the Cincinnati Zoo. Her continuing love of animals is evident in all her books. Creating the artwork for the Zoo’s brochures and flyers inspired her to enroll full-time at the Cincinnati Academy of Design. A tip from a neighbor connected Heidi with a local publisher and she released her first children’s picture book. Contracts with major publishers, including Grosset \u0026amp; Dunlap and Putnam, soon followed. Petach’s books have received glowing reviews and have been nominated for awards. \u003ci\u003eThe Night Before Valentine’s Day\u003c\/i\u003e by Natasha Wing appeared on the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003echildren’s books bestsellers list for five weeks running.","brand":"Penguin Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302371119333,"sku":"NP9780448418582","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780448418582.jpg?v=1767734800","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/pink-snow-and-other-weird-weather-isbn-9780448418582","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}