{"product_id":"how-to-hatch-a-reader-9781957655055","title":"How to Hatch a Reader","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 2023 Northern Lights Book Award Winner - Humor Category \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe first in a series of picture books designed to help children build confidence in basic reading and writing skills. \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearning to read can be tricky, but a good teacher can make all the difference!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen your feathered friends start begging for books, you want to be ready with all the right tools. First, find a cozy place to rest their chicken cheeks and help them peck the right story. Make sure to avoid the scary ones (and any books with fowl language). Help your chickens practice letter sounds, point out common words, and encourage every chicken scratch. Don't forget to celebrate with a dance party! Before long, words will be flying off the pages . . . unless that fox gets in the way.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith warm colors, adorable characters, humor and hints of forthcoming mischief, \u003ci\u003eHow to Hatch a Reader\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect addition to any home, library or classroom, helping kids build confidence in their own skills while encouraging a love for books and reading with others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKari Ann Gonzalez is a writer of children's fiction and informational fiction with a heaping helping of humor and STEAM concepts. When she is not regaling her family with tall tales or creating colorful characters for her stories, you will find her reading voraciously. Two cats and six chickens are kind enough to share their home with Kari and her family in California. To learn more about Kari visit https: \/\/www.karianngonzalez.com.\u003cp\u003eRachel Suzanne graduated from Birmingham City University, England with First class honours in Visual Communication, specialising in illustration. She lives with her family, pet parrot Maggie, and two cats. She enjoys creating work through the process of crossing traditional printmaking, digital art, and experimental mark making. Learn more about Rachel at http: \/\/www.rachelsuzanne.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Gnome Road Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50614604693778,"sku":"9781957655055","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_cacfe5bf-7528-40e5-8b8d-09bde8ca1c58.jpg?v=1732452141","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/how-to-hatch-a-reader-9781957655055","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}