{"product_id":"carina-felina-9781338749168","title":"Carina Felina","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarmen Agra Deedy, New York Times bestselling author and one of Scholastic's most talented and cherished storytellers, retells a hilarious folktale set in Havana, Cuba. Illustrated by the brilliant, award-winning artist, Henry Cole.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"This fun folktale will delight readers of all ages.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Catchy text is clever through the final playfully gruesome scene.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe trouble started when Pepe the parrot fell in love with . . . a CAT!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHoping to win her paw, he invited her to his house for dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut within moments of arriving--with a gobble and a gulp--Carina swallowed that love-sick parrot whole!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd he was \u003ci\u003ejust\u003c\/i\u003e the appetizer!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this Cuban retelling of a classic folktale, Carmen Agra Deedy and Henry Cole merge their talents to create a wickedly funny and inspiring picture book that proves the smallest of creatures can sometimes possess the most surprising strength!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHenry Cole was an adored elementary-school science teacher for sixteen years. He has since illustrated over 150 popular books (some of which he has also authored), including his wordless \u003ci\u003eForever Home\u003c\/i\u003e, award-winning picture book \u003ci\u003eUnspoken\u003c\/i\u003e, which was named an ALA Notable Children's Book and a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Illustrated Children's Book, and his book \u003ci\u003eOne Little Bag\u003c\/i\u003e, which was also named an ALA Notable Book, and received three starred reviews. He lives in Florida. To find out more about Henry, go to henrycole.net. \u003cbr\u003e Carmen Agra Deedy is one of America's foremost storytellers. Her many award-winning books include \u003ci\u003eThe Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet!\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eMartina the Beautiful Cockroach\u003c\/i\u003e, which received a Pura Belpré Honor; and her \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003e14 Cows for America\u003c\/i\u003e. Carmen was born in Havana, Cuba, and lives with her family in Atlanta, Georgia. You can learn more about her work at carmenagradeedy.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Scholastic Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50581244969234,"sku":"9781338749168","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9949c9d2-c729-43f1-a17f-249eb44ea8c1.jpg?v=1732014238","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/carina-felina-9781338749168","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}