{"product_id":"two-times-the-fun-isbn-9780060579210","title":"Two Times the Fun","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor the first time in a chapter-book format, Newbery Medal winner Beverly Cleary’s twin characters, Jimmy and Janet, will charm young children with their humorous adventures.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJimmy and Janet are twins, but that doesn't mean they are just alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen we first meet Jimmy, he wants to dig a real hole. He likes to use a real, grown-up shovel. While he's working, his sister, Janet, pretends to be a bird! She likes to use her imagination. But the twins both like silly jokes, new boots, and talking to Mr. Lemon, the mailman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Beverly Cleary writes about Jimmy and Janet's doings, the unique understanding of children that she brings to all of her beloved books is coupled with a keen awareness of duo dynamics that comes from raising twins herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally published as four separate picture books (\u003ci\u003eThe Real Hole, Two Dog Biscuits, The Growing-Up Feet, and Janet's Thingamajigs\u003c\/i\u003e), these are stories that a Jimmy would like because they are so true-to-life, and that a Janet would love because they are so believable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour classic tales of childhood adventure in one beloved book:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTwin Personalities:\u003c\/b\u003e Meet Jimmy, who loves real shovels and real work, and his sister Janet, who would rather pretend to be a bird.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEveryday Adventures:\u003c\/b\u003e From digging the perfect hole to finding a surprising home for two dog biscuits, these stories turn ordinary moments into extraordinary fun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePerfect for Early Readers:\u003c\/b\u003e Simple language and short, engaging chapters make this an ideal transition from picture books to chapter books.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrom a Beloved Author:\u003c\/b\u003e Written with the signature warmth and humor of Newbery Medal winner Beverly Cleary, who drew on her own experience raising twins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003eJimmy and Janet are twins, but that doesn't mean they are just alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen we first meet Jimmy, he wants to dig a real hole. He likes to use a real, grown-up shovel. While he's working, his sister, Janet, pretends to be a bird!  She likes to use her imagination. But the twins both like silly jokes, brand- new boots, and talking to Mr. Lemon, the mailman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Beverly Cleary writes about Jimmy and Janet's doings, the unique understanding of children that she brings to all of her beloved books is coupled with a keen awareness of duo dynamics that comes from raising twins herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally published as four separate picture books (\u003cem\u003eThe Real Hole, Two Dog Biscuits, The Growing-Up Feet, and Janet's Thingamajigs\u003c\/em\u003e), these are stories that a Jimmy would like because they are so true-to-life, and that a Janet would love because they are so believable.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“ … gathers four previously published stories by popular Ramona author Beverly Cleary.… Charming half-tone pen-and-ink-and-watercolor-wash illustrations by Carl Thompson, er,  double the pleasure.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Charming half-tone pen-and-ink-and watercolor-wash illustrations by Carol Thompson, er,  double the pleasure.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44887621632229,"sku":"NP9780060579210","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780060579210.jpg?v=1730227093","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/two-times-the-fun-isbn-9780060579210","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}