{"product_id":"princess-puffybottom-and-darryl-isbn-9781101919255","title":"Princess Puffybottom . . . and Darryl","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhat's a pampered cat to do now that she has to compete for attention with an ill-mannered puppy? Award-winning author Susin Nielsen delights in this laugh-a-minute twist on the classic sibling rivalry story.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrincess Puffybottom has the perfect life -- her subjects serve her delicious meals, clean up her \"delicate matters\" and wait on her hand and foot. Life is good . . . until Darryl arrives. Princess Puffybottom thinks he's disgusting, horrid and a true animal. Though she tries everything in her power to banish him (including hypnosis, trickery and even sabotage), it looks like this puppy is here to stay. Can Princess P. and Darryl find a way to co-exist? A hilarious picture book from acclaimed author Susin Nielsen, with adorable illustrations by Olivia Chin Mueller, \u003ci\u003ePrincess Puffybottom . . . and Darryl\u003c\/i\u003e is perfect for not only warring siblings, but also anyone who loves cute pets (and some toilet humor).\u003cb\u003eOne of \u003ci\u003eBookish\u003c\/i\u003e's Best Children’s and Middle Grade Books (Winter 2019)\u003cbr\u003eOne of \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e' Best Picture Books of 2019 For Animal Lovers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne of \u003ci\u003eCCBC\u003c\/i\u003e's Best Books for Kids \u0026amp; Teens 2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne of the Ontario Library Association’s 2019 Top Ten Titles\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrincess Puffybottom . . . and Darryl:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Nielsen's tale and Mueller's digitally created pooch and puss pair perfectly. . . . Princess and Darryl need a sequel.\" --\u003cb\u003eStarred Review, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Beautifully illustrated with muted colors throughout, both Nielsen and Mueller have presented a delightful story of a pampered cat who learns to adapt to the changes within her family.” --\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchool Library Connection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Nielsen’s text is understated and funny. Children will relate to its simplicity and adults will understand all that is left unsaid about their children’s feelings.” \u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eImaginary Elevators\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Mueller’s frisky digital cartoons flaunt the pets’ differing personalities, making their eventual coziness all the more tender.\" \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Publishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“The humorous, entrancing illustrations relay part of the story not explained in the text and act as a visual punch line to the humour. . . . Children will love Princess Puffybottom’s antics.” \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Resource Links\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eSUSIN NIELSEN\u003c\/b\u003e got her start feeding cast and crew on the popular television series \u003ci\u003eDegrassi Junior High. \u003c\/i\u003eThey hated her food, but they saw a spark in her writing. Nielsen went on to pen sixteen episodes of the hit TV show. Since then, she has written for many Canadian TV series.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNielsen's first two young adult novels, \u003ci\u003eWord Nerd\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDear George Clooney: Please Marry My Mom,\u003c\/i\u003e won critical acclaim and multiple young readers' choice awards. \u003ci\u003eThe Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen\u003c\/i\u003e won the prestigious Governor General's Literary Award and the Canadian Library Association's Children's Book of the Year. \u003ci\u003eWe Are All Made of Molecules \u003c\/i\u003ewas shortlisted for the Governor General's Literary Award, longlisted for the Carnegie Medal and nominated for the Canadian Library Association's Children's Book of the Year. \u003ci\u003eOptimists Die First\u003c\/i\u003e was nominated for the OLA White Pine Award and the Carnegie Medal, and received four starred reviews. Her most recent novel is \u003ci\u003eNo Fixed Address\u003c\/i\u003e. Nielsen lives in Vancouver with her family and two extremely destructive cats. Visit her at susinnielsen.com; on Facebook at Susin Nielsen, Author; and on Twitter at @susinnielsen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOLIVIA CHIN MUELLER\u003c\/b\u003e graduated with a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design. She is the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eA Bedtime Yarn\u003c\/i\u003e, written by Nicola Winstanley, as well as \u003ci\u003eI am a Puppy\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eI am a Kitten\u003c\/i\u003e in the Little Golden Books series. Besides illustrating, Olivia loves playing with her cats, raising silk moths and collecting anything cute! Olivia grew up in the small town of Chester, Connecticut, and now lives in Los Angeles, California.","brand":"Tundra Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233489432805,"sku":"NP9781101919255","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781101919255.jpg?v=1767735116","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/princess-puffybottom-and-darryl-isbn-9781101919255","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}