{"product_id":"elmore-and-pinkyisbn-9781524770815","title":"Elmore and Pinky","description":"\u003cb\u003eA prickly porcupine searches for a best friend in this sequel to \u003ci\u003eElmore\u003c\/i\u003e from \u003ci\u003eToot \u0026amp; Puddle\u003c\/i\u003e author Holly Hobbie.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElmore the porcupine feels warm and comfortable in his neighborhood, and has many friends. But lately he has been feeling that he is missing someone, someone who will always be there -- a \u003ci\u003ebest\u003c\/i\u003e friend. His uncle assures him that those kinds of friendships just happen over time, but determined Elmore goes out in search of one anyway. Then Elmore meets Pinky, a skunk who has a similar problem. Likely companions for Pinky are deterred because...well, he stinks! As the two commiserate and spend time together, they accept each other's shortcomings and develop what each of them wants most: a real friendship with a best friend.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHolly Hobbie tenderly renders these sweet and relatable characters in exquisite watercolor, and has us rooting for them to the end.“\u003cb\u003eA gentle tale\u003c\/b\u003e with quiet dialogue, a bit of excitement, and a reassuring ending.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“The story is \u003cb\u003eendearing in its heartfelt simplicity\u003c\/b\u003e, maintains sincerity, and reminds readers that there are fitting companions for all types…. Share this book with your best friend.\" \u003ci\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eHOLLY HOBBIE has worked as an artist for more than forty years and is the author of eleven highly acclaimed Toot \u0026amp; Puddle picture books. She most recently created the picture book A Cat Named Swan and wrote and illustrated her own picture-book memoir, Everything but the Horse: A Childhood Memory. Holly and her husband, Doug, live in Massachusetts. [no social media]","brand":"Random House Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303140544741,"sku":"NP9781524770815","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781524770815_a5b124ca-a30b-40a0-aed0-f24950eb4953.jpg?v=1730753208","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/elmore-and-pinkyisbn-9781524770815","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}