{"product_id":"commander-toad-in-space-9780698113558","title":"Commander Toad in Space","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCommander Toad in Space - A Hilarious Space Adventure for Young Readers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A funny space adventure that spoofs \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e while providing an easy-to-read story.\" \u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoin brave Commander Toad and his crew aboard the spaceship \u003ci\u003eStar Warts\u003c\/i\u003e on an intergalactic mission like no other. Their task: venture where no spaceship has gone before and bring a piece of Earth to the alien stars. But when they attempt to land their sky skimmer on a mysterious planet made entirely of water, they awaken something enormous beneath the waves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDeep Wader rises from the depths, furious at being disturbed. \"This planet belongs to me,\" he roars at the startled crew. Now Commander Toad and his team face their biggest challenge yet—they might just become the monster's next meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for Beginning Chapter Book Readers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis delightful early reader combines humor, adventure, and easy-to-read storytelling that makes it ideal for children ages 4-8. The story provides an accessible introduction to chapter books while keeping young readers engaged with its silly space antics and lovable toad characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of \u003ci\u003eDK Readers: LEGO Star Wars\u003c\/i\u003e, Tom Angleberger's \u003ci\u003eOrigami Yoda\u003c\/i\u003e, and silly stories will toad-ally love Commander Toad's adventures. The book works wonderfully as a read-aloud for bedtime or as an independent reading choice for emerging readers gaining confidence with longer stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Award-Winning Author Jane Yolen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJane Yolen is an acclaimed author of children's books, fantasy, and science fiction, including \u003ci\u003eOwl Moon\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Devil's Arithmetic\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHow Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?\u003c\/i\u003e She is also a poet, teacher of writing and literature, and reviewer of children's literature. She has been called the Hans Christian Andersen of America and the Aesop of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJane Yolen's books and stories have won the Caldecott Medal, two Nebula Awards, two Christopher Medals, the World Fantasy Award, three Mythopoeic Fantasy Awards, the Golden Kite Award, the Jewish Book Award, the World Fantasy Association's Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Association of Jewish Libraries Award among many others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Young Readers Love This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunny Star Wars parody that introduces space adventure themes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy-to-read text perfect for building reading confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngaging characters and humorous situations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for reluctant readers who need entertaining stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the beloved Commander Toad series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAffordable gift option under $5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Puffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680709185810,"sku":"9780698113558","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ea0aa73c-a159-42fa-9f24-95719122afc2.jpg?v=1734924202","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/commander-toad-in-space-9780698113558","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}