{"product_id":"rulers-of-the-playground-isbn-9780062424327","title":"Rulers of the Playground","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA funny, relatable story about how becoming \"rulers\" of the playground in the end is less fun than playing together and sharing. \"A great choice for the beginning of the school year.\"*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis picture book about sharing, friendship, and kindness in a playground setting will remind you of favorites such as \u003cem\u003eThis Is Not My Hat \u003c\/em\u003efrom Jon Klassen and \u003cem\u003eThe Day the Crayons Quit \u003c\/em\u003efrom Drew Daywalt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne morning, Jonah decided to become ruler of the playground. Everyone agreed to obey his rules to play in King Jonah’s kingdom. Everyone except for Lennox . . . because she wanted to rule the playground, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA gloriously rendered, hilariously deadpan tale of playground politics. Will hold the attention of preschool through second grade kids—whether they're leaders or followers, all kids navigate the world of the playground and will relate to the dynamics at play in \u003cem\u003eRulers of the Playground\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*School Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eOne morning, Jonah decided to become ruler of the playground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEveryone pinkie promised to obey King Jonah’s rules . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEveryone except for Lennox, because she wanted to rule the playground, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis hilariously deadpan tale of playground politics is gloriously rendered by author and illustrator Joseph Kuefler.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003ePraise for BEYOND THE POND: “[A] tale of transformation and wonder…reminiscent of Sendak’s Max and his Wild Things.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for BEYOND THE POND: “This lovely picture book is a tribute to imagination and the wonder in everyday spaces…will resonate with young readers - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A playful lesson in camaraderie and social etiquette.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Children struggling with tyrants (or the impulse to dictate) will find both laughter and comfort in Kuefler’s playground, full of recognizable experiences, faces, and feelings. Winning satire for the jungle-gym set.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This readable title is sure to speak to bossy and not so bossy kids alike.  A great choice for the beginning of the school year.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for BEYOND THE POND: “A witty, auspicious debut…[with] echoes of Jon Klassen and Wes Anderson.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888331845861,"sku":"NP9780062424327","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062424327.jpg?v=1730228852","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/rulers-of-the-playground-isbn-9780062424327","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}