{"product_id":"lawrence-sophia-isbn-9780593618301","title":"Lawrence \u0026 Sophia","description":"\u003cb\u003eBy the author of \u003ci\u003eClick, Clack, Moo\u003c\/i\u003e and the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eThe Lost House,\u003c\/i\u003e here is an utterly endearing story about venturing out of your comfort zone and overcoming anxiety to help a friend.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLawrence stays close to home because “out there” is too big and loud. Sophia stays high up in the tree branches because “down there” is too dark and dangerous. When they meet and become friends, they find ways to enjoy each other’s company without leaving their own safe spots . . . until a storm comes, and both are so worried about the other that they are finally able to take a huge, scary leap into the unknown. Together they feel brave, and the future is suddenly a lot more interesting.\u003cbr\u003e \"A friendship slowly develops, with the duo finding clever ways of sharing activities without either of them moving beyond their respective comfort zone—complemented by very funny art . . . a tale that quietly applauds both the efforts and the rewards of friendship building and risk-takin. Read it and smile.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"In a lightly rib-tickling examination of fright and friendship, Doreen Cronin suggests that shared perspectives and accountable friends represent a promising path to wider vistas.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublisher's Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eYoung readers will find this book highly approachable, and they will likewise enjoy examining the detailed illustrations. The images frequentlysay more than the words do, with subtle humor and occasionally interwoven between the words and the pictures, enhancing the appeal of the book.This enjoyable story of two unlikely friends whomake each other brave is a good addition to library collections.\" —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eDoreen Cronin offers a charming story that will resonate with children who are shy or anxious around unfamiliar people and places. Written with simplicity and sensitivity, the well-structured story reads aloud well. The delicate illustrations, created with poster paint, suit the quiet tone of this satisfying picture book.\"—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003eDoreen Cronin is the author of many \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling books, including Caldecott Honor Book \u003ci\u003eClick, Clack, Moo\u003c\/i\u003e and its sequels (with 8.5 million copies sold and over 20 years in print); and \u003ci\u003eDiary of a Worm\u003c\/i\u003e and its sequels (7 million copies sold worldwide); as well as a host of other beloved picture books.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrian Cronin is an internationally known illustrator whose work has appeared in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times, GQ, Entertainment Weekly,\u003c\/i\u003e and many other publications throughout the world. He won the Society of Illustrators' Founders Award for his first book, \u003ci\u003eThe Lost House\u003c\/i\u003e, and a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Illustrated Award for \u003ci\u003eThe Lost Picnic.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Rocky Pond Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300029714661,"sku":"NP9780593618301","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593618301.jpg?v=1767731205","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/lawrence-sophia-isbn-9780593618301","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}