{"product_id":"the-meanest-birthday-girl-isbn-9780544455979","title":"The Meanest Birthday Girl","description":"\u003cp\u003e* \"A gift of a book for new readers.”  —\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews,\u003c\/em\u003e starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt’s Dana’s birthday, so she can do what she likes. And what Dana likes to do is pinch. And call people names. And steal her classmates’ desserts. You probably know a kid like Dana. What can stop her from being so mean? In this story, it’s not what you might expect. Because sometimes, it takes a little creativity (and possibly a very large pet) to change a mean kid’s ways. Five short chapters with comical full-color illustrations offer a fresh, fun take on bullying and birthdays (and pet elephants).\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e \"Schneider seems to draw inspiration from both O. Henry and Edward Gorey, with deadpan, dead-on writing and meticulously inked, elegantly styled watercolors.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly,\u003c\/em\u003e starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e  \"Schneider's multimedia illustrations employ the same humorous, expressive line seen in his Geisel Award-winning \u003cem\u003eTales for Very Picky Eaters\u003c\/em\u003e (2011), delivering a remarkable package. A gift of a book for new readers.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—\u003cem\u003eKirkus,\u003c\/em\u003e starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"Schneider's watercolor, ink, and pencil illustrations have humor and sweetness.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"In five short, humorous stories, with whimsical watercolor illustrations, this beginning chapter book by a Geisel Award winner should appeal to every new reader's sense of fun, especially if they've ever had a diva moment. And really, who hasn't?\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—\u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890046857445,"sku":"NP9780544455979","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780544455979.jpg?v=1730232442","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-meanest-birthday-girl-isbn-9780544455979","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}