{"product_id":"dear-beast-9780823444922","title":"Dear Beast","description":"\u003cb\u003eA jealous cat really, \u003ci\u003ereally\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eREALLY\u003c\/i\u003e wants to drive away his young owner's new dog in this playful illustrated chapter book from a two-time Geisel Honor winner.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSimon has taken care of his owner, Andy, for many years. He's a good cat. Clean, responsible, and loyal. What more could a boy want? Even when Andy's dad moves out, Simon is certain that Andy doesn't need another pet. So why would Andy's dad adopt a DOG?! To make matters worse, the animal is a rude, rowdy troublemaker. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSimon's job is clear: the beast has got to go. He decides to write him a letter. Strongly worded, of course. But when the dog's response sets off an unexpected correspondence, Simon realizes the beast may be here to stay. Can he make room for another pet in Andy's life? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis funny and heartwarming collaboration between Geisel Honor and Edgar Award-winning author Dori Hillestad Butler and bestselling illustrator Kevan Atteberry is a tribute to the love of a good pet - and the joy found in new friendship. With nine chapters and adorable full-color illustrations on every spread, the series is a fun read for parents to share with kids. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDori Butler is an award-winning author of mysteries and books for all ages, including the King and Kayla series and the Haunted Library series. She is a two-time Geisel Honor recipient, an Edgar Award winner, and has been nominated for children's choice awards in 19 states. Dori lives in the Seattle area with her husband and their very large dog, Mouse. Visit her online at www.kidswriter.com! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKevan Atteberry is an illustrator who has written and\/or illustrated many books for children, including \u003ci\u003eGhost Cat, \u003c\/i\u003e which received a starred review in Booklist, and \u003ci\u003eTickle Monster\u003c\/i\u003e. Many of his books have been bestsellers, but one of his biggest claims to fame is that he created Clippy, the paperclip helper in Microsoft Office. Kevan lives in the Seattle area. Visit him on the web at www.kevanatteberry.com!\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50726759956754,"sku":"9780823444922","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_56696071-f1db-46eb-8428-dfc3d4121d2f.jpg?v=1734882807","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/dear-beast-9780823444922","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}