{"product_id":"a-weekend-with-wendell-9780688063252","title":"A Weekend with Wendell","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happens when the bossiest cousin \u003cem\u003eever \u003c\/em\u003ecomes to visit for the weekend? This classic picture book about sharing and accepting others is a funny and realistic look at handling a friend or family member who isn't so good at sharing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWendell was spending the weekend at Sophie's house. Playing house, Wendell was the father, the mother, and the children; Sophie was the dog. Playing bakery, Wendell was the baker; Sophie got to be the sweet roll. But when Wendell gave her a new hairdo with shaving cream, it was the last straw, and Sophie made up a game that left Wendell speechless for a time--and won the day for friendship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten and illustrated by Kevin Henkes, the nationally bestselling and celebrated creator of \u003cem\u003eLilly's Purple Plastic Purse\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eKitten's First Full Moon\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eChrysanthemum, \u003c\/em\u003e this classic picture book is \"a hilarious read-aloud\" \u003cem\u003e(The Bulletin).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether shared at home or in the classroom, this picture book for ages 3-7 will make kids laugh in recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHenkes, Kevin:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKevin Henkes\u003c\/strong\u003e has been praised both as a writer and as an illustrator and is the recipient of the Children's Literature Legacy Award for his lasting contribution to literature for children. He received the Caldecott Medal for \u003cem\u003eKitten's First Full Moon\u003c\/em\u003e; Caldecott Honors for \u003cem\u003eWaiting\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eOwen\u003c\/em\u003e; two Newbery Honors, one for \u003cem\u003eOlive's Ocean\u003c\/em\u003e and one for \u003cem\u003eThe Year of Billy Miller\u003c\/em\u003e;\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eand Geisel Honors for \u003cem\u003eWaiting\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePenny and Her Marble\u003c\/em\u003e. His other books include \u003cem\u003eThe World and Everything in It\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eA House\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eA Parade of Elephants\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eChrysanthemum\u003c\/em\u003e, and the beloved \u003cem\u003eLilly's Purple Plastic Purse\u003c\/em\u003e. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51676275933458,"sku":"9780688063252","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6641732c-76a7-4e4f-b2d8-3807d0ae402e.jpg?v=1761051724","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-weekend-with-wendell-9780688063252","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}