{"product_id":"clever-jack-takes-the-cake-isbn-9780375849794","title":"Clever Jack Takes the Cake","description":"Take a bite out of this deliciously funny original fairy tale, which received four starred reviews and was named a Best Book of the Year by \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, and the Bank Street College of Education. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat would you do if you were invited to the princess’s tenth birthday party but didn’t have money for a gift? Well, clever Jack decides to bake the princess a cake.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow he just has to get it to the castle in one piece. What could \u003ci\u003epossibly\u003c\/i\u003e go wrong?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCandace Fleming and G. Brian Karas, creators of the bestselling picture book \u003ci\u003eMuncha! Muncha!\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eMuncha!,\u003c\/i\u003e have teamed up again to bring us a modern fairy tale starring a determined boy and a story-loving princess with a good sense of humor. While girls will fall for a story featuring a princess’s birthday party, Jack’s adventures with trolls, bears, and gypsies make this the perfect read for young boys as well—and ideal for storytime.\u003cb\u003eStarred Review, \u003cu\u003eBooklist\u003c\/u\u003e, July 2010:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"An original fairy tale that has the makings of a story-hour classic. . . This standout picture book emphasizes resourcefulness and the power and pleasure of a well-told tale.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStarred Review, \u003cu\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/u\u003e, July 2010:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"The simple-but-expressive, cartoonish illustrations on textured paper and the delightfully clever design further distinguish this cheerful charmer.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStarred Review, \u003cu\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/u\u003e, July 19, 2010:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe creators of \u003ci\u003eMuncha! Muncha! Muncha! \u003c\/i\u003ecelebrate storytelling with a sparkling specimen of that very thing. . .With muted tones and subtle textures, the pictures capture the tale's humor and Jack's earnest nature.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStarred Review, \u003cu\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/u\u003e, July 2010:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThis entertaining adventure is packed with action. Karas's schratchy gouache and pencil cartoon illustrations are as detail-rich as the text itself.\"Candace Fleming is the clever author of \u003ci\u003eThe Great and Only Barnum,\u003c\/i\u003e a \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the Year; \u003ci\u003eThe Lincolns,\u003c\/i\u003e a \u003ci\u003eBoston Globe–Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e Award winner and a finalist for the \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e Book Prize; and \u003ci\u003eBen Franklin’s Almanac\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eOur Eleanor,\u003c\/i\u003e both ALA-ALSC Notable Children’s Books. Her books also include \u003ci\u003eImogene’s Last Stand, Muncha! Muncha! Muncha!, Gabriella’s Song,\u003c\/i\u003e and the Aesop Elementary School series. She lives in Oak Park, Illinois. You can visit her at www.candacefleming.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eG. Brian Karas is the prolific, versatile, and acclaimed illustrator of many books for children, including \u003ci\u003eHow Many Seeds in a Pumpkin?\u003c\/i\u003e by Margaret McNamara, winner of a Christopher Award; \u003ci\u003eAre You Going to Be Good?\u003c\/i\u003e by Cari Best, a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Illustrated Book; \u003ci\u003eMuncha! Muncha! Muncha!\u003c\/i\u003e by Candace Fleming, an ALA-ALSC Notable Book; and \u003ci\u003eHome on the Bayou: A Cowboy’s Story,\u003c\/i\u003e which he also wrote and which received the \u003ci\u003eBoston Globe–Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e Award. He lives in New York’s Hudson Valley. Visit him at www.gbriankaras.com.","brand":"Schwartz \u0026 Wade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46305473986789,"sku":"NP9780375849794","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780375849794.jpg?v=1767723826","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/clever-jack-takes-the-cake-isbn-9780375849794","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}