{"product_id":"bats-around-the-clock-9780688164690","title":"Bats Around the Clock","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBats Around the Clock - Educational Picture Book for Learning Time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis hardcover picture book transforms time-telling into an exciting rock and roll adventure. Children ages 4-8 follow energetic bats as they dance through a twelve-hour extravaganza hosted by Click Dark on American Batstand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStory and Learning Combined\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe bats wear go-go boots and bobby sox as they bebop around the clock, making each hour memorable and fun. The rhyming text keeps young readers engaged while naturally teaching them how to read analog clocks. A special guest appearance at the end adds an extra surprise to this educational journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAward-Winning Author and Illustrator\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCreated by Kathi Appelt and Melissa Sweet, the team behind \u003cem\u003eBat Jamboree\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBats on Parade\u003c\/em\u003e. Melissa Sweet has illustrated over one hundred books and received the Caldecott Honor Medal twice, the Sibert Medal, and is a New York Times bestselling artist. Kathi Appelt is a Newbery Honoree and National Book Award finalist, known for \u003cem\u003eThe Underneath\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe groovy illustrations and swinging text work together to make learning time concepts approachable for early readers. This classroom-ready book serves as both an interactive learning tool and an entertaining bedtime story. The rock and roll theme with dance elements keeps children engaged while they master an essential STEM concept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book works well as a gift for kids learning to tell time, a classroom teaching resource, or part of a home library. The combination of music, dance, and educational content appeals to multiple learning styles. Parents and teachers appreciate how the story format makes abstract time concepts concrete and memorable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by HarperCollins, this addition to the beloved bat series continues the tradition of making learning fun through engaging characters and lively storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSweet, Melissa:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMelissa Sweet\u003c\/strong\u003e has illustrated more than one hundred books. Her work has been in magazines, on greeting cards, and on her living room walls. Melissa has received the Caldecott Honor Medal twice, among many other awards, including the Sibert Medal, and is a \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author and artist. Melissa lives in Maine. You can visit her at www.melissasweet.net.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAppelt, Kathi:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKathi Appelt \u003c\/strong\u003eis the author of the Newbery Honoree, National Book Award finalist, PEN USA Literary Award-winning, and bestselling \u003cem\u003eThe Underneath\u003c\/em\u003e, as well as the National Book Award finalist \u003cem\u003eThe True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp, Keeper, \u003c\/em\u003eand many picture books, including \u003cem\u003eCounting Crows.\u003c\/em\u003e She has two grown children and lives in College Station, Texas, with her husband. Visit her at www.kathiappelt.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680681333010,"sku":"9780688164690","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9eab726c-470b-47c3-ac17-6f932b7e7a77.jpg?v=1734924001","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/bats-around-the-clock-9780688164690","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}