{"product_id":"five-magic-rooms-isbn-9780823444977","title":"Five Magic Rooms","description":"\u003cb\u003eCome on a playdate to a magical house in this wildly imaginative graphic reader!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHave you ever been to a house with a Gem Room? Or a Bubble Room? Or a Yarn Room? No? Then come with Mina to her friend Pie's home, where everyone wears costumes, cacti grow up to the ceiling, and there's a hedge mage in the back yard! Critically acclaimed comics artist Laura Knetzger pens a sweetly inventive story for beginning readers that not only introduces the senses and basic sense words (\"shiny,\" \"soft,\" \"fuzzy\"), but also primes children for their first visits to friends' homes--and encourages them to appreciate the differences between their family and others.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI Like to Read Comics are created for kids just learning to read. Sequential art and simple text--and a powerful relationship between the two--are perfect for developing readers.\"The fantastical elements of this tale balance well with a sincere message that friends can help us see the beauty and magic in the world. Don’t miss this fantastic early reader for younger comic fans.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—School Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An engaging friendship story full of imaginative details for young explorers.\u003cb\u003e\"—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A cotton-candy color palette and abundant detail add a touch of whimsy without overwhelming the panels, turning Mina’s visit into a wondrous sensory experience. Readers new to comics will be well cared for with carefully arranged panels of various types, along with intuitively placed speech and thought bubbles, plus a lesson on being able to see the magic in your home. A cute and colorful comics primer.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLaura Knetzger is an Ignatz-nominated graphic novelist. A graduate of the School of Visual Arts, she has also worked as a storyboard artist for Cartoon Network's \u003ci\u003eAdventure Time\u003c\/i\u003e. Her beloved Bug Boys comics will be republished, recolored, and expanded by Random House Graphic. Laura lives in Seattle, Washington. You can find her online at lauraknetzger.com or @LauraKnetzger.","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301753016549,"sku":"NP9780823444977","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780823444977.jpg?v=1767727409","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/five-magic-rooms-isbn-9780823444977","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}