{"product_id":"harold-snipperpots-best-disaster-ever-isbn-9780062498823","title":"Harold Snipperpot's Best Disaster Ever","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the internationally admired, award-winning creator of many celebrated picture books, including \u003cem\u003eOn a Magical Do-Nothing Day\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eA Lion in Paris,\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Wonderful Fluffy Little Squishy\u003c\/em\u003e, comes a story about lonely Harold Snipperpot, a seven-year-old boy who has never had a real birthday party, until now.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarold is turning seven years old. He’s never had a real birthday party. That’s because his parents are too grumpy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut this year they feel bad for Harold. “We’ll call up Mr. Ponzio,” says Harold’s mother. So they do, and Mr. Ponzio agrees to help, “The party will be absolutely extraordinary, Mrs. Snipperpot.” When everyone arrives at the Snipperpots', everyone—especially Harold—is absolutely flabbergasted. It truly is a party like no other.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull of surprises, every animal imaginable, and magical moments galore, \u003cem\u003eHarold Snipperpot’s Best Disaster Ever \u003c\/em\u003eis a party unlike any other.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of other shocking shindigs such as \u003cem\u003eSecret Pizza Party\u003c\/em\u003e by Adam Rubin and \u003cem\u003eMay I Bring a Friend?\u003c\/em\u003e by Beatrice Schenk de Regniers. \u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eHarold is turning seven years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe’s never had a real birthday party. His parents are too grumpy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut this year is going to be different. Thanks to a peculiar man named Mr. Ponzio, something incredible is going to happen on Harold’s birthday.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd it’s going to be absolutely extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Readers will squeal with delight at Alemagna’s montage of misbehaving animals... This story hits all the right notes for young readers, being more than chaotic silliness, and the details worked into Alemagna’s mixed-media collage illustrations are extraordinarily captivating.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Alemagna’s striking mixed media illustrations have a 3-D look, reminiscent of Brian Wildsmith’s work. Close inspection reveals intricate patterns and humorous details.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“...every child can relate to Harold’s wish for something spectacular on his birthday...Highly recommended.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Nuanced, wonderfully observant mixed-media artwork by Alemagna (\u003cem\u003eOn a Magical Do-Nothing Day\u003c\/em\u003e) gives this story its magic.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888432312549,"sku":"NP9780062498823","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062498823.jpg?v=1730229076","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/harold-snipperpots-best-disaster-ever-isbn-9780062498823","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}