{"product_id":"cheesy-the-misplaced-pelican-9798993960104","title":"Cheesy the Misplaced Pelican","description":"\u003cp\u003eCheesy the Misplaced Pelican is a heartwarming picture book about finding courage, kindness, and belonging in unexpected places. When a powerful hurricane sweeps young Cheesy far away from his ocean home, he lands at Lake Placid-a quiet freshwater lake filled with new sights, new friends, and plenty of fish. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt first, everything feels unfamiliar. The other birds insist that pelicans belong at the beach, not on lakes. But when a sudden storm puts a family of ducklings in danger, Cheesy's big wings, strong beak, and brave heart are exactly what the lake community needs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith gentle storytelling and vivid, nature-filled illustrations, this uplifting tale reminds children that even life's stormy days can guide us to where we're meant to be and that being different can be a gift. A perfect choice for bedtime reading, classroom discussions, and young readers learning about resilience, friendship, and belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlust, Susan:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Susan Blust is a retired elementary school teacher who spent more than thirty-three years inspiring young minds in public education. Throughout her career, she championed creativity, confidence, and kindness in the classroom. She is also the creator of G.E.M.S.-Girls Empowering Minds and Spirits, a heart-centered program designed to help young girls develop intuition, confidence, self-esteem, self-worth, and self-respect. Susan taught G.E.M.S. for many years through her school's after-school program, as well as during spring break and summer camps in Fort Myers. Now retired, Susan continues to share her passion for helping children grow through storytelling. Cheesy the Misplaced Pelican is a celebration of resilience, belonging, and the beauty of finding your place in the world.","brand":"Sassy's Southern Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51890671583506,"sku":"9798993960104","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9dfc460a-4bfe-4224-a4d8-874a888dc850.jpg?v=1768314418","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/cheesy-the-misplaced-pelican-9798993960104","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}