{"product_id":"birthday-bash-9781956378337","title":"Birthday Bash","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor fans of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrumpy Monkey\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e and \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDon't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e comes \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBirthday Bash\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e, an uptight mouse with a party to plan. \u003cbr\u003eA laugh-out-loud adventure that teaches kids how to handle big emotions and find creative solutions! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKiko the Mouse is determined to host the perfect birthday party aboard his houseboat. \u003cbr\u003eBut when a buzzing bug crashes his cupcake preparations, Kiko's frustration leads to a chaotic chain of mishaps--boat holes, gushing leaks, and sinking party plans!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan Kiko, with the help of his clever friends, keep his cool long enough to patch things up? \u003cbr\u003eOr will his over-the-top reaction sink his party?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked with hilarious antics and relatable lessons, \u003ci\u003eBirthday Bash \u003c\/i\u003eis perfect for kids ages 4-8. \u003cbr\u003eWith its vibrant illustrations and playful storytelling, \u003ci\u003eBirthday Bash\u003c\/i\u003e helps children identify their feelings, laugh at life's messes, and discover that sometimes, even uninvited guests become unexpected friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSet sail for fun, friendship, and a splash of self-awareness with Kiko and his crew!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlair Northen Williamson is from Richmond, Virginia but has spent much of her childhood on the coast of North Carolina where she developed a passion for the ocean. After graduating from the University of Virginia, her love of nature and the ocean led her to work as a sailing captain and a scuba diving instructor! Blair writes stories that inspire change and empower children to protect our oceans. Her debut picture book, Island Girls: Free the Sea of Plastic, was named a Book Excellence Award Winner in 2023. You can find out more about Blair at www.theislandwriter.com Taylor Woolley is a children's author and illustrator living in Atlanta, Georgia. She has a soft spot for stories that mix humor with a little bit of heart. Taylor is an active member of SCBWI and Julie Hedlund's 12x12 Picture Book Challenge. She was a 2022 PBParty finalist and has received numerous recognitions for her illustrations through SCBWI. Taylor once bought a small tortoise from a stranger at a gas station in rural Illinois. That tortoise is now the size of a dinner plate and still growing! You can find out more about Taylor at www.woolleystories.com\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Little Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51603265716498,"sku":"9781956378337","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b19a0a4a-f614-48a8-b96f-175f3d08be85.jpg?v=1757432457","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/birthday-bash-9781956378337","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}