{"product_id":"job-wanted-isbn-9780823444441","title":"Job Wanted","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eA plucky farm dog will do anything to get a job—even be a cow!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen a farmer tells a dog that “dogs just eat and don’t give anything back,” the dog is disappointed, but not discouraged. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe’ll try being a cow, a horse, and a chicken before he’s done. As the farmer learns the value of a good dog, children will laugh as the dog finds his rightful place on the farm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTeresa Batemen's endearing story celebrates persistence, ingenuity, and the fact that everybody can make a contribution. Award-winning artist Chris Sheban's illustrations are filled with warmth and humor. Kids and parents will love this terrific read aloud with a subtle message about never giving up.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNominated for The Washington Children's Choice Award, The New York State Charlotte Award, the Young Hoosier Book Award, and the Virginia Readers' Choice Award. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"This endearing story of a down-on-his-luck pooch who will not give up is both inspiring and entertaining. . . . A heartwarming tale that primary grade students will enjoy hearing.\"\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e—School Library Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A scrawny but intelligent hound dog finds a home by winning over the reluctant farmer. . . . Evocative illustrations in watercolor and colored pencil use a muted palette that suits the sad, earnest demeanor of the homeless dog trying to make a place for himself. . . . Humorous, with a bittersweet edge.\"\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eTeresa Bateman is an award-winning storyteller and school librarian. She has won both the Storytelling World Award and the Anne Izard Storyteller's Award. Her books include \u003ci\u003eRed, White, Blue, and Uncle Who? \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eKeeper of Soles\u003c\/i\u003e, an ALA Notable Children's Book. She lives in Tacoma, Washington. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChris Sheban has been awarded three Gold and three Silver Medals from the Society of Illustrators. His picture books include \u003ci\u003eWhat a Cold Needs\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives near Chicago, Illinois.","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233284272357,"sku":"NP9780823444441","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780823444441.jpg?v=1767730440","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/job-wanted-isbn-9780823444441","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}