{"product_id":"dads-first-day-9781619634732","title":"Dad's First Day","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDad's First Day - A Heartwarming Back-to-School Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOliver can't wait for his first day of school, but his dad isn't quite ready! Celebrate the new school year with this fun-filled tale about embracing new experiences--at any age!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOliver and his dad spent all summer playing together, laughing together, singing together, and reading together. But now it's time for Oliver to start school, and he's so excited! But... his dad isn't. Suddenly, he feels nervous and his tummy hurts. Maybe they should stay home together!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut Oliver isn't convinced. What if the first day is really fun? What if it's the start of an exciting year?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Story That Captures Mixed Emotions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this charming story, acclaimed author and illustrator Mike Wohnoutka perfectly captures the mixed emotions felt by kids and their parents during big changes. This hardcover picture book offers a unique twist on the traditional first-day-of-school story by focusing on a parent's separation anxiety rather than the child's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for Ages 4-8\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis award-winning children's book is ideal for preschoolers and early elementary readers preparing for school transitions. The humorous approach helps families discuss feelings about new experiences while showing that it's okay for parents to feel nervous too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMIKE WOHNOUTKA\u003c\/b\u003e is the illustrator of many books including \u003ci\u003eMoo!\u003c\/i\u003e which received two starred reviews and was chosen as an ALA Notable book and by the \u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e as a Blue Ribbon selection, \u003ci\u003eCan't Sleep Without Sheep, Just Like My Papa,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eStay Close to Mama.\u003c\/i\u003e A graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design, Mike lives with his wife and two children in Minneapolis, Minnesota.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ewww.mikewohnoutka.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50681384730898,"sku":"9781619634732","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_17054dff-58d6-4e12-ac1f-b87043068242.jpg?v=1733952714","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/dads-first-day-9781619634732","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}