{"product_id":"a-case-of-the-zaps-9781419756726","title":"A Case of the Zaps","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom Tony Award winners Alex Boniello and April Lavalle, \u003ci\u003eA Case of the Zaps\u003c\/i\u003e is a charming, heartfelt picture book that will spark a conversation about anxiety and mental health with readers of every generation, illustrated by James Kwan.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Meet 3.14159265358979323846264338327950 . . . or Pi, for short. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Pi's just like any other kid robot: They love to listen to music, play with their dog, and hang out with their friends. And when their teacher announces a field trip to Olde Silicon Valley, Pi couldn't be more excited! They daydream of all the awesome things they want to see and do there--but also begin to worry about all the things that could go wrong. . . . Then, on the way home, Pi feels a \u003ci\u003eZAP\u003c\/i\u003e! They try to avoid the strange feeling, but the Zaps keep happening. Pi doesn't understand. They have a firewall installed! What could be going on? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A tale with equal parts humor and heart, \u003ci\u003eA Case of the Zaps\u003c\/i\u003e is a great way to begin talking about mental health and anxiety for readers of all ages. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes a note from the authors and resources to help readers talk about anxiety\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlex Boniello\u003c\/b\u003e is an actor, musician, singer, writer, and Tony Award-winning producer from New York City. Most recently, he starred as Connor Murphy in Broadway's \u003ci\u003eDear Evan Hansen\u003c\/i\u003e, and has also appeared as the voice of Moritz in Deaf West's revival of \u003ci\u003eSpring Awakening, \u003c\/i\u003e and in numerous TV shows and films. Alongside April Lavalle, he's also a producer on \u003ci\u003eHadestown\u003c\/i\u003e, for which they both received Tony Awards. Boniello is a passionate advocate for mental health, having worked closely with some of the most prolific organizations in the country. \u003ci\u003eA Case of the Zaps\u003c\/i\u003e is his first book.\u003cb\u003e April Lavalle\u003c\/b\u003e is an actor, comedian, writer, and Tony Award-winning producer living in New York City. As an actor, Lavalle has appeared on television and on stages throughout the world, and as a writer, she has been featured in publications such as Reductress, \u003ci\u003eMcSweeneys\u003c\/i\u003e, Medium, and Vulture. She is also a director for the Story Pirates, which celebrates the imaginations of children worldwide. \u003ci\u003eA Case of the Zaps\u003c\/i\u003e is her first book.\u003cb\u003e James Kwan \u003c\/b\u003eis an animator and illustrator with a BFA from Pratt Institute. His picture books \u003ci\u003eDear Yeti\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHow It Feels to Be a Boat\u003c\/i\u003e received starred reviews from \u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e and were featured in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e. He was a character artist on \u003ci\u003eBoJack Horseman\u003c\/i\u003e and has also done animated, illustrated, and directed work with many clients, including Microsoft and LEGO.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Harry N. Abrams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50718784094482,"sku":"9781419756726","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0b202498-2aea-4bc0-ba35-c3f8b4d648aa.jpg?v=1734649944","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-case-of-the-zaps-9781419756726","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}