{"product_id":"dear-beast-simon-sleeps-over-9780823452002","title":"Dear Beast: Simon Sleeps Over","description":"\u003cb\u003eA stuck-up cat and a good-natured dog are pen pals from a distance, until a disastrous sleepover brings them together in this playful illustrated chapter book told in letters.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAndy has two pets and two houses: a cat, Simon, at his mom's house and a dog, Baxter, at his dad's house. But when Andy's mom goes on a business trip, Simon must spend a few nights at Andy's dad's house. A sleepover with the beast? Simon says, \"No, thank you.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBaxter, on the other hand, is sooooo excited to play together. He and Simon can go on walks! Stay up late! Eat liver treats! He can't wait to finally meet his pen pal in person. What could go wrong? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe big introduction does NOT go well for these wildly different pets. Simon is so desperate to get back home to his quiet, clean oasis that he escapes through a basement window. Can Baxter convince him to return before Andy notices his beloved cat is gone? \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 perfect read for parents to share with kids. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eNamed to the Delaware Diamonds Book List\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 \u003ci\u003eKing and Kayla\u003c\/i\u003e series, the \u003ci\u003eHaunted Library \u003c\/i\u003eseries, and the \u003ci\u003eTreasure Troopers\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eTickle Monster.\u003c\/i\u003e One of his biggest claims to fame is that he created Clippy, the animated paperclip helper in Microsoft Office. Kevan lives in the Seattle area. Visit him online at www.kevanatteberry.com!\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50483332776210,"sku":"9780823452002","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8f264800-8fbe-47ad-9bd9-cb64d548a3ed.jpg?v=1730360670","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/dear-beast-simon-sleeps-over-9780823452002","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}