{"product_id":"louis-isbn-9781328498069","title":"Louis","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eA beloved teddy can \u003cem\u003ebear\u003c\/em\u003e it no longer and plots his escape from his owner’s suffocating affections in this laugh-out-loud picture book from \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\u003efame, Tom Lichtenheld.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Louis the bear has had enough. \u003cp\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\u003e This 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. \u003c\/p\u003e | \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":44890250281189,"sku":"NP9781328498069","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781328498069.jpg?v=1730232863","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/louis-isbn-9781328498069","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}