{"product_id":"the-whole-hole-story-isbn-9780358128816","title":"The Whole Hole Story","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eIn Vivian McInerny’s playful debut, readers will fall in love with wonder again as Zia imagines what might happen if the hole in her pocket became big enough to fall right through. \u003cem\u003eThe Whole Hole Story\u003c\/em\u003e is perfect for readers looking for a fresh take on the classic \u003cem\u003eHarold and the Purple Crayon\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZia is used to the hole in her pocket—she frequently fills it with frogs and other objects. And as it gets bigger and bigger, she starts to wonder what might happen . . . if she fell right through. Would she cover it with a blanket to catch an elephant, or dig a tunnel to the other side of the world? The possibilities are endless, and readers will love following Zia’s adventurous imagination from beginning to end. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With hilarious wordplay paired with Ken Lamug’s bright and colorful illustrations, \u003cem\u003eThe Whole Hole Story \u003c\/em\u003ewill appeal to kids’ divine sense of silliness. Perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eDu Iz Tak?,\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThey All Saw a Cat.\u003c\/em\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e★ \u003c\/strong\u003e\"McInerny’s debut picture book bounces along with the changing waves of a child’s fantasies.... [with] a clever, satisfying end and a twist that is sure to put a grin on savvy listeners’ faces. This is sure to be a storytime favorite with audiences, and they’ll clamor for McInerny’s next outing.\"–\u003cem\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/em\u003e, STARRED review   \"This charmer of a picture book takes an Alice in Wonderland approach to a young girl’s discovery of a hole...A vivacious tribute to creative thinking and play.\"–\u003cem\u003eBooklist   \"\u003c\/em\u003eLamug’s innovative and zany colorful illustrations, created with 'pencil, paper and some computer magic,' exude joy and endless possibilities, portraying Zia in perpetual motion....A trip you won’t want to miss with a kid who can take you anywhere.\"–\u003cem\u003eHorn Book\u003c\/em\u003e   \"Engaging illustrations set bright, cartoon characters against largely pastel backgrounds. The self-made adventure is reminiscent of \u003cem\u003eHarold and the Purple Crayon \u003c\/em\u003ewith its unpredictable, child-controlled narrative in which imagination takes one around the world and back home again.\u003cem\u003e...\u003c\/em\u003eAn adventure worth sharing.\" –\u003cem\u003eKirkus\u003c\/em\u003e   \"Debut author McInerny [strikes] a genial, why-the-heck-not tone....Lamug (\u003cem\u003ePetro and the Flea King\u003c\/em\u003e) portrays Zia as a perpetual motion machine....With a charismatic protagonist like this, it’s a safe bet that this story probably won’t be the last.\" –\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Versify","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889914474725,"sku":"NP9780358128816","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780358128816.jpg?v=1730232175","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-whole-hole-story-isbn-9780358128816","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}