{"product_id":"louis-isbn-9780358695356","title":"Louis","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e best-selling creator of \u003cem\u003eGoodnight, Goodnight Construction Site\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSteam Train Dream Train, \u003c\/em\u003eTom Lichtenheld,\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ecomes a laugh-out-loud story of a runaway teddy bear's secret life, now available in a sturdy board book edition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLouis the bear has had enough.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom day one, life has been one indignity after another. If he's not being used as a hankie, he's being hung out to dry—literally. (No one likes clothespins used on their ears!) This teddy is sneaking away just as soon as he can. Then again, no use running off in the rain . . . or during a show-and-tell routine. Maybe Louis has something to lose, after all. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis fresh and funny take on a teddy bear come to life is a salty and sweet, grumpy and tender, sly tribute to the ties that bind. This sturdy board book edition is perfect for the youngest of readers. | \u003cp\u003e★ \"Like a faithful teddy, sure to become a favorite for many readers.\"—\u003cem\u003eKirkus, \u003c\/em\u003eSTARRED review   \"Lichtenheld’s first-person narration is just the right amount of cranky, rendering Louis as both sympathetic (he does get thrown in the washing machine, after all) and clueless as to how good he has it.\"—\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e   \"Rowan-Zoch’s colorful and expressive illustrations complement Lichtenheld’s silly story and truly bring Louis the grumpy bear to life.... Perfect for read-alouds or one-on-one sharing, this is a laugh-out-loud spin on a would-be runaway’s best-laid plans.\"—\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e   \"A cheeky reminder to kids to show a little care to what they might be taking for granted.\"—\u003cem\u003eBCCB\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889953698021,"sku":"NP9780358695356","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780358695356.jpg?v=1730232255","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/louis-isbn-9780358695356","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}