{"product_id":"everybody-says-meow-9780062689887","title":"Everybody Says Meow","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"The messages of inclusion and acceptance are welcome. An enjoyable addition to noisy storytimes.\" \u003cem\u003e--\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eKirkus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEverybody Says Meow \u003c\/em\u003e Or do they? Fans of Sandra Boynton and of Jules Feiffer's classic \u003cem\u003eBark, George\u003c\/em\u003e will meow, bark, and ribbit when they hear this hilarious picture book about a waggish group of adorable animals that just cannot follow one simple instruction.\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Welcome to that magical time when everybody says, \u003cstrong\u003e'\u003c\/strong\u003eMeow\u003cstrong\u003e '\u003c\/strong\u003e Ready?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWell, not quite. There's also a \"Woof.\" And a \"Ribbit.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA few words and a minimal background can make for plenty of mischief--especially when your characters are adorable, delightfully silly, and probably NOT LISTENING \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFun, cumulative, and playful, \u003cem\u003eEverybody Says Meow \u003c\/em\u003eis perfect for preschoolers and toddlers just learning how to read.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Working in pen, ink, and watercolor, Lombardo's bright scenes focus all the attention on her cast as they discover that not everybody says 'meow'--and that more friends make things much more fun.\" \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e--\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"This readaloud swiftly becomes a read-along, and little ones will quickly join in with the various animal sounds. A final comic punch will leave listeners giggling and wanting more.\" \u003cem\u003e--\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLombardo, Constance:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstance Lombardo\u003c\/strong\u003e is an author, illustrator, and cat expert who can say meow in several languages. She is the creator of a middle grade series, Mr. Puffball, about a clever group of Hollywood cats. Stick Dog creator Tom Watson called Mr. Puffball \"freaky, furry, and first-rate fun!\" When she isn't drawing or writing, Constance likes to visit the many waterfalls in Western North Carolina or rummage through Asheville's local indie bookstores. Plus, she likes carrot cake. Visit her at www.constancelombardo.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50634950050066,"sku":"9780062689887","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_132a04e1-bc34-42b5-8c03-5b4c50dd18e0.jpg?v=1732825822","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/everybody-says-meow-9780062689887","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}