{"product_id":"my-special-day-at-third-street-school-isbn-9781590787458","title":"My Special Day at Third Street School","description":"\u003cb\u003eHere is a charming picture book about an author's much anticipated visit to a school — and what happens after she leaves.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThird Street School is buzzing with excitement. Author Amanda Drake is coming to visit! The kids have read all her books. They've hung a welcome banner in the hall and pinned drawings on the classroom walls. Then the big day arrives! And Amanda Drake is everything the kids hoped she'd be. She reads stories, cuddles the stuffed animals, and tells the kids what it's like to be a writer. Then one child comes up with an idea: \"It would be really cool if you would write a book about your visit to our school.\" And that's precisely what Amanda Drake does! Eve Bunting's happy book, a Society of School Librarians International Honor Book, is written in playful rhyme and illustrated with zest by Suzanne Bloom.★ \"An upbeat choice for reading aloud before author visits, though Amanda Drake will be a tough act to follow.\" —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBooklist, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Should be required reading in all schools planning author visits.\" —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Miss Drake emerges as a most approachable literary diva - a genial bohemian with electric white-and-pink hair, a kind gaze and a repertoire of dramatic gestures.\" —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eEve Bunting\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of over two hundred books, including the Caldecott-winning \u003ci\u003eSmoky Night\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by David Diaz. She is the winner of the PEN Los Angeles Center Literary Award for Special Achievement in Children's Literature and the recipient of the Southern Miss Medallion from the University of Southern Mississippi. She lives in Pasadena, California.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuzanne Bloom\u003c\/b\u003e is the author and illustrator of the ever-popular Goose and Bear series, including the Geisel Honor-winning \u003ci\u003eA Splendid Friend,\u003c\/i\u003e Indeed, as well as many books outside the series, such as \u003ci\u003eI Just Like You, The Bus for Us\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Mighty Fine Time Machine\u003c\/i\u003e. A longtime resident of upstate New York, Suzanne is a graduate of Cooper Union and is a mother and a grandmother. Visit suzannebloom.com.","brand":"Astra Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301702586597,"sku":"NP9781590787458","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781590787458_8ef3b268-587f-4b72-aa48-54bd584652c1.jpg?v=1742924874","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/my-special-day-at-third-street-school-isbn-9781590787458","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}