{"product_id":"meteor-isbn-9780698114104","title":"Meteor!","description":"The meteor that crash lands in the middle of Grandma and Grandpa Gaw's yard sets off a chain of events that brings magic to the residents of Mudsock Meadow. A remarkable true-life event comes alive in this reissue of Patricia Polacco's very first picture book.'Based on a true event, this enchanting book overwhelmingly expresses the magic that suddenly pervades a small town, from the funny, folksy way the story is told to the imaginative, full-color illustrations.' ?\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e'Polacco's full-color pictures are completely in tandem with the tellingE' ?\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e  (starred review)Studying in the United States and Australia\u003cb\u003e, Patricia Polacco\u003c\/b\u003e has earned an MFA and a PhD in art history, specializing in Russian and Greek painting, and iconographic history. She is a museum consultant on the restoration of icons. As a participant in many citizen-exchange programs for writers and illustrators, Ms. Polacco has traveled extensively in Russia as well as other former Soviet republics. She continues to support programs that encourage Russo-American friendships and understanding. She is also deeply involved in inner-city projects in the United States that promote the peaceful resolution of conflict and encourage art and literacy programs. The mother of a grown son and a daughter, she currently resides in Michigan, where she has a glorious old farm that was built during the time of Lincoln.","brand":"Puffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303859867877,"sku":"NP9780698114104","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780698114104.jpg?v=1767732602","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/meteor-isbn-9780698114104","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}