{"product_id":"because-of-shoe-and-other-dog-stories-9781250027283","title":"Because of Shoe and Other Dog Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003eHilarious and heartwarming dog stories from nine renowned authors: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - Ann M. Martin \u003cbr\u003e - Jon Muth \u003cbr\u003e - Mark Teague \u003cbr\u003e - Margarita Engle \u003cbr\u003e - Thacher Hurd\u003cbr\u003e - Valerie Hobbs\u003cbr\u003e - Matt de la Pe a\u003cbr\u003e - Pam Mu oz Ryan \u003cbr\u003e - Wendy Orr \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor young readers who have ever wanted, known or loved a dog, the short stories in this anthology evoke the full spectrum of endearing doggy traits  With stories ordered from easiest to most difficult to read, \u003ci\u003eBecause of Shoe and Other Dog Stories \u003c\/i\u003eis a book for young readers of varying levels to enjoy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnn M. Martin\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of many novels, including \u003ci\u003eA Corner of the Universe\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the Newbery Honor, and \u003ci\u003eEverything for a Dog\u003c\/i\u003e, which has sold over 90,000 copies. Ann lives in upstate New York with her beloved dog, Sadie, and several rescued cats. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJon Muth\u003c\/b\u003e has written and illustrated many acclaimed picture books including his Caldecott Honor title, \u003ci\u003eZen Shorts\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Three Questions\u003c\/i\u003e, a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller. He lives in New York State with his wife and four children. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark Teague\u003c\/b\u003e has written and illustrated books including the popular \u003ci\u003ePigsty\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBaby Tamer\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eOne Halloween Night\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Austerlitz, New York, with his wife and two daughters. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMargarita Engle\u003c\/b\u003e is a Cuban American poet, novelist, and journalist whose work has been published in many countries. She is the author of young adult nonfiction books and novels in verse including \u003ci\u003eThe Surrender Tree\u003c\/i\u003e, a Newbery Honor Book, \u003ci\u003eThe Poet Slave of Cuba\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHurricane Dancers\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Firefly Letters\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eTropical Secrets\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in northern California. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThacher Hurd\u003c\/b\u003e is the author and illustrator of many books for children, including \u003ci\u003eBongo Fishing\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMama Don't Allow\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eArt Dog\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Berkeley, California. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eValerie Hobbs\u003c\/b\u003e is the recipient of the 1999 PEN\/Norma Klein Award, a biennial prize that recognizes \"an emerging voice of literary merit among American writers of children's fiction.\" She is the author of young adult and middle-grade novels including \u003ci\u003eSheep\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDefiance\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAnything but Ordinary\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Last Best Days of Summer\u003c\/i\u003e. She holds a B.A. and an M.A. in English from the University of California at Santa Barbara, where she has taught academic writing. Valerie lives in Santa Barbara, California, with her husband. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatt de la Peña\u003c\/b\u003e's books for young adults include \u003ci\u003eMexican WhiteBoy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWe Were Here\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eI Will Save You\u003c\/i\u003e. 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