{"product_id":"big-mean-mike-isbn-9780763649906","title":"Big Mean Mike","description":"\u003cb\u003eA laugh-out-loud funny story about not worrying what others think — even if you’re big and tough, and your friends are fuzzy and cute.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBig Mean Mike is the biggest, toughest dog in the whole neighborhood. He has a big, mean car that he likes to drive around the big, mean streets. Everyone knows that Mike is big and mean, and that’s just the way he likes it. But one day a tiny, fuzzy bunny shows up in his car. Mike can’t believe it! Before anyone can see, he puts the bunny down on the sidewalk and drives away. When the tiny, fuzzy bunny shows up again — and this time brings a friend — Mike tells them both to get lost. Big mean dogs do not hang out with tiny, fuzzy bunnies! But gosh, those bunnies sure are cute. . . . From best-selling author Michelle Knudsen and illustrator Scott Magoon comes a comical lesson about how keeping up your image is not nearly as fun as being your own quirky self.It’s rare to find a book that will appeal to both the lovers of monster trucks and the kids who go into raptures at the sight of a fuzzy little critter; this is that book.\u003cbr\u003e—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnudsen offers an uncompromisingly macho version of the defend-your-friends theme, and its cultural references (combat boots, gym membership) and the inherent humor in seeing the bunnies charm their way into Mike’s heart will keep readers attentive—and laughing.\u003cbr\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEven the toughest readers will crumble under the appeal of these bunnies.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReaders will fall for the adorable bunnies and cheer Mike’s new devotion to them. Share this doggedly worthy read-aloud during your favorite friendship-themed storyhours for a lot of growls and laughs.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColorful illustrations are both appropriately tough and tender. Mean and cute not only do mix; they match in delightful ways.\u003cbr\u003e—Library Media Connection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe eternal struggle between tough and tender gets a workout in this adorable book.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist\u003cb\u003eMichelle Knudsen\u003c\/b\u003e is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebest-selling author of \u003ci\u003eLibrary Lion\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eillustrated by Kevin Hawkes; \u003ci\u003eArgus\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Andréa Wesson; \u003ci\u003eBig Mean Mike\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eillustrated by Scott Magoon; and \u003ci\u003eMarilyn’s Monster\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Matt Phelan,\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eas well as the Trelian middle-grade fantasy trilogy and the Evil Librarian YA horror-comedy trilogy. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, and is terrified of spiders.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eScott Magoon\u003c\/b\u003e has illustrated several books for children, including\u003ci\u003e If Waffles Were Like Boys\u003c\/i\u003e by Charise Mericle Harper and \u003ci\u003eOtto: The Boy Who Loved Cars\u003c\/i\u003e by Kara LaReau. Scott Magoon lives near Boston, Massachusetts.","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302756045029,"sku":"NP9780763649906","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780763649906_38dcc8f0-17af-4263-822a-ad35d7d5ead0.jpg?v=1742928923","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/big-mean-mike-isbn-9780763649906","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}