{"product_id":"a-logs-life-9781416934837","title":"A Log's Life","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn informative and creative tale about a fallen oak tree in the forest, teaching young readers about the various purposes it serves in the ecosystem during every step of its life cycle.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eOne stormy day a strong wind rages through the forest, causing an old oak tree to bend and sway. Lightning strikes; the tree crashes to the ground. Now it's a giant log.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this fascinating book, author Wendy Pfeffer and illustrator Robin Brickman introduce readers to they life cycle of a tree. The informative, lyrical text is complemented by stunning, three-dimensional paper sculptures that showcase the forest ecosystem, inspiring readers to take a close look at the trees--and logs--in their own backyards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWendy Pfeffer is the author of several children's books, including \u003ci\u003ePolar Bears\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFrom Tadpole to Frog, \u003c\/i\u003e as well as numerous articles and stories for magazines. Her full-time writing career includes teaching writing to adults and children. She previously taught first grade, and was the founding director for a nursery school. She lives in Pennington, New Jersey, with her husband, Tom. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRobin Brickman has illustrated many children's books, including \u003ci\u003eOne Night in the Coral Sea \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eBeaks!\u003c\/i\u003e, by Sneed B. Collard III. To create the three-dimensional illustrations for \u003ci\u003eA Log's Life\u003c\/i\u003e she painted watercolor paper, then cut, hand shaped, and glued the various pieces together. Ms. Brickman lives in western Massachusetts. Visit her website at RobinBrickman.com to learn about the Community Mural Project based on this book.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Aladdin Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50444417958162,"sku":"9781416934837","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6eb8b9d9-3617-4c7c-aaeb-8d1b93810fe6.jpg?v=1729682625","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-logs-life-9781416934837","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}