{"product_id":"arlo-pips-king-of-the-birds-9780062982223","title":"Arlo \u0026 Pips: King of the Birds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eNarwhal and Jelly, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eArlo \u0026amp; Pips: King of the Birds\u003c\/em\u003e is the first in a new early graphic chapter book series about the friendship between Arlo, an arrogant crow, and a sarcastic little bird named Pips. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike most crows, Arlo has a big brain. But Arlo has something else: a little pal who's not afraid to tell him when he's being insufferable!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the first of three episodes, a battle of the brains and bird-to-bird banter soon turns into an unexpected friendship. Arlo and Pips' adventures include a visit the big city and the beach on their hunt for shiny things and French fries. Cool crow facts are included throughout the book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEveryone's crowing about Arlo \u0026amp; Pips, with \u003cem\u003eKirkus \u003c\/em\u003epraising it as \"a perfect match for newly independent readers\"!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore praise for\u003cem\u003e Arlo \u0026amp; Pips #1: King of the Crows: \u003c\/em\u003eA New York Public Library Best Book * A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best * A Junior Library Guild Selection * \"An unexpected friendship story! In three short graphic chapters marked by [Gravel's] signature sly humor, facts about crows are sprinkled throughout, making the reader believe that maybe crows are truly as amazing as Arlo says.\" --\u003cem\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/em\u003e (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGravel, Elise:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElise Gravel\u003c\/strong\u003e loves all animals, especially her two cats, who are not as clever as Arlo but pretty funny all the same. She is the creator of the Olga series inspired by her science-loving daughter, as well as many other books for children, including \u003cem\u003eI Want a Monster!\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Cranky Ballerina\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Mushroom Fan Club\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eIf Found . . . Please Return to Elise Gravel\u003c\/em\u003e. and \u003cem\u003ePuppy In My Head: A Book about Mindfulness\u003c\/em\u003e. Elise lives in Montreal with her husband, two daughters, and those splendid cats. Find her at elisegravel.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harperalley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50627601269010,"sku":"9780062982223","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_175440b4-a9de-436e-a821-20aceeb14cb0.jpg?v=1732677915","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/arlo-pips-king-of-the-birds-9780062982223","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}