{"product_id":"stickler-loves-the-world-isbn-9780593649831","title":"Stickler Loves the World","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom award-winning author\/illustrator Lane Smith comes Stickler, a woodland creature who reminds us to appreciate the everyday wonders we often ignore. In a picture book that’s both silly and sweet, readers will find Stickler’s enthusiasm irresistible and see the world anew.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild selection • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY \u003ci\u003ePeople\u003c\/i\u003e Magazine • \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e • The Boston Globe • The Evanston Public Library \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnd just think of the wonders we must pass every day without even noticing!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eStickler, an original character covered in sticks and with multiple ever-changing eyes, loves its little world. With best friend Crow, it shares the wonders of all the amazing things the world has to offer.  Stickler is astonished by the ordinary, such as the sun and the stars, as well as fascinated by those things in nature that are often overlooked, such as swirling seed pods falling from the sky. The two pals wander about the world, stopping to appreciate the many marvels along the way, especially its beloved sticks, each one unique. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eStickler Loves the World\u003c\/i\u003e encourages awareness and mindfulness with a joyous and lighthearted touch. The award-winning illustrator of bestsellers including \u003ci\u003ePenguin Problems\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGiraffe Problems\u003c\/i\u003e brings imagination and humor to a story that features a delightful and original character.“A \u003cb\u003esweet\u003c\/b\u003e ode to life’s small joys.”\u003ci\u003e —People Magazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \"Smith has joined the oddball goofiness of his earlier books with the heart and soul of his more recent stories, and the result is a book as physically beautiful as it is moving.... \u003cb\u003eA buoyant, bristly ode to joy.\u003c\/b\u003e\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \"Centering irrepressible joy that’s a force of nature itself, the work\u003cb\u003e lovingly portrays an 'amazing... weird... wonderful' world\u003c\/b\u003e that’s worth experiencing anew.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \"A \u003cb\u003edelightful\u003c\/b\u003e book intended to encourage readers to appreciate the simple beauty of everyday things....\"—\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The message here is not just to find the beauty in the world but to \u003cb\u003erelish in its absolute weirdness and wondrous possibilities\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Smith again explores a world of friendly monsters, talking animals, and personified inanimate objects, here \u003cb\u003ecelebrating childlike curiosity, wonder, and appreciation.\u003c\/b\u003e\" \u003ci\u003e—The Horn Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Stickler delights in his surroundings and invites readers to revel in their own fresh perspective on the world....\u003cb\u003eA gleeful take on the great outdoors\u003c\/b\u003e.\"\u003ci\u003e —Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eLane Smith\u003c\/b\u003e is the author-illustrator of numerous award-winning and bestselling books for children. He is the recipient of the Kate Greenaway Medal, two Caldecott Honors, five \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Illustrated Book selections, and lifetime achievements from the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art and the Society of illustrators. He is the illustrator of \u003ci\u003ePenguin Problems, Giraffe Problems,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCat Problems\u003c\/i\u003e, all written by Jory John. Lane Smith lives in Connecticut with his wife, Molly Leach, an award-winning graphic designer.","brand":"Random House Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300469330149,"sku":"NP9780593649831","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593649831.jpg?v=1767737326","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/stickler-loves-the-world-isbn-9780593649831","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}