{"product_id":"serafina-makes-waves-isbn-9780593699638","title":"Serafina Makes Waves","description":"\u003cb\u003eIntroducing an irresistibly over-the-top new kitty character who’s ready to make a big splash!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeet Serafina. If there’s one thing you should know about Serafina, it’s that she absolutely, positively HATES water. Running faucets, rain, or the sea? No thank you. So even though she looks fantastic in goggles, Serafina is NOT happy to be forced into a swim class by the powers that be. NOTHING can convince her to get into that disgusting pit of seething water. Nothing, that is, except maybe a very beloved old friend who needs a hand. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first book in an unforgettable new picture book series from acclaimed creators Matthew Burgess and Robin Rosenthal shows how trying something new can lead to unexpected joy.★ “Rich vocabulary and a hilarious water-hating cat make this a stellar choice for all collections. Highly recommended and highly enjoyable.”\u003cb\u003e —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Cats and water may not usually mix, but this pleasing combination yields a fur-tunate lesson.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Kirkus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"A buoyant initial outing. Alongside sweetly goofy characters engaging in sly anthropomorphic comedy, readers should be eager to take the next plunge.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMatthew Burgess is a poet, educator, and the author of many children's books, including \u003ci\u003eDrawing on Walls: A Story of Keith Haring\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Bear and The Moon\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSylvester’s Letter\u003c\/i\u003e, and most recently, \u003ci\u003eAs Edward Imagined: A Story of Edward Gorey in Three Acts\u003c\/i\u003e. An Associate Professor at Brooklyn College, Matthew has been a poet-in-residence in New York City public schools and currently serves as a senior editor of \u003ci\u003eTeachers \u0026amp; Writers Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRobin Rosenthal is an author, illustrator and art director. She has illustrated \u003ci\u003eTwo Dogs on A Trike\u003c\/i\u003e and the\u003ci\u003e Big Ideas for Little Philosophers\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBig Ideas for Little Environmentalists\u003c\/i\u003e series of board books, as well as \u003ci\u003eSWEET BABE!,\u003c\/i\u003e her authorial debut. She grew up in Connecticut and now lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her sweet, sweet family. You can see more of her work at robinrosenthal.com.","brand":"Dial Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233540911333,"sku":"NP9780593699638","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593699638.jpg?v=1767736360","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/serafina-makes-waves-isbn-9780593699638","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}