{"product_id":"dear-beast-the-pet-parade-9780823450688","title":"Dear Beast: The Pet Parade","description":"\u003cb\u003eA snobby cat and a good-natured dog fight over the chance to dress up with their owner in this playful illustrated chapter book series told in letters.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e It's time for the annual city pet parade  Only one pet can win first place . . . Simon the cat has always hated wearing costumes, so he decides it's okay for Andy's new dog, Baxter, to march with Andy instead. This way, Simon gets to avoid a costume and keep his dignity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e But when Baxter keeps the costume plans a secret, Simon changes his mind. His boy Andy needs him  Who knows what trouble Baxter is up to? That beast can't be trusted--and it's Simon's job to save the day. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This 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. With eight chapters and adorable full-color illustrations on every spread, the series is purr-fect for parents to share with their beginning readers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard 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 \u003ci\u003eKing and Kayla \u003c\/i\u003eseries and the \u003ci\u003eHaunted Library \u003c\/i\u003eseries. 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 Washington 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 on the web at www.kevanatteberry.com!\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50379843338514,"sku":"9780823450688","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a575e0a1-6d11-4725-8cfe-eb2289e0538d.jpg?v=1728669568","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/dear-beast-the-pet-parade-9780823450688","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}