{"product_id":"finley-a-moose-on-the-caboose-9781957655031","title":"Finley: A Moose on the Caboose","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Foreward INDIES 2023 Finalist for Picture Book of the Year!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Rules are rules\" and wild animals aren't allowed on trains . . . or so says Conductor Jones.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYoung adventurers will fall in love with Finley, a friendly moose with a toothy grin who wants nothing more than to ride the rails across Alaska and beyond. Prepare for giggles when Finley finds a costume shop and tries to pass for anything but wild, only to have Conductor Jones see right through these disguises. Fortunately, Finley has something Conductor Jones doesn't see coming - heart and determination - showing us all that there are some rules in life that are meant to be changed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith illustrations that capture both the essence of Finley's spirit and the magic of an Alaskan railway adventure, \u003ci\u003eFinley: A Moose on the Caboose\u003c\/i\u003e is certain to be loved by anyone who dreams of making what seems impossible, possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCandace Spizzirri\u003c\/strong\u003e writes children's books with humor and heart in prose and in rhyme. She holds a degree in child psychology with an emphasis in emotional development. Passionate about education, Candace co-founded an elementary school and high school in southern California where she makes her home and joyfully spends time each day writing and honing her craft. You might also find her breaking into dance moves that are not in the least bit embarrassing. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurgen Thorne\u003c\/strong\u003e works with Chantelle Thorne as part of an internationally-published illustration team specializing in children's books. In the last three years they have illustrated ten trade books - two of which have won international awards. They have a long history in creating art for the educational market and their work has been featured in over 1000 readers and text books worldwide. Most recently, their work in \u003cem\u003eKantiga finds the Perfect Name \u003c\/em\u003ewas selected for the IBBY 2022 honours list for Best Illustration in South Africa. To learn more about Burgen visit https: \/\/www.chantelleandburgen.com. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChantelle Thorne\u003c\/strong\u003e works with Burgen Thorne as part of an internationally-published illustration team specializing in children's books. In the last three years they have illustrated ten trade books - two of which have won international awards. They have a long history in creating art for the educational market and their work has been featured in over 1000 readers and text books worldwide. Most recently, their work in \u003cem\u003eKantiga finds the Perfect Name\u003c\/em\u003e was selected for the IBBY 2022 honours list for Best Illustration in South Africa. To learn more about Chantelle visit https: \/\/www.chantelleandburgen.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Gnome Road Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50618246758674,"sku":"9781957655031","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_63e9fb1e-6333-49c7-a9c4-fd12c7685399.jpg?v=1732529027","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/finley-a-moose-on-the-caboose-9781957655031","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}