{"product_id":"hum-and-swish-9780823442867","title":"Hum and Swish","description":"\u003cb\u003eCelebrate creativity, introversion, summer sun-- and the beauty of a little peace and quiet!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt's a glorious summer day at the shore, and all Jamie wants is to finish her art project in the sand. A little time to herself is all she needs. But everyone around keeps asking her pesky questions she doesn't know how to answer: what are you making? Aren't you clever? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJamie does her best to tune it all out and focus on her creation . . . until she finds a like-minded friend, who's as happy to work quietly as she is. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWidely respected artist Matt Myers makes his debut as an author in this charming story about introversion, art, and the quiet joy of finding a kindred spirit. Creative, clever, and funny, \u003ci\u003eHum and Swish\u003c\/i\u003e is a perfect summer read-aloud, with detailed, colorful artwork you'll love to pore over. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Bank Street Best Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatt Myers has illustrated over a dozen books for children, including Erin Cabatingan's Musk Ox books, Jon Scieszka and Mac Barnett's \u003ci\u003eBattle Bunny\u003c\/i\u003e, and many more. \u003ci\u003eHum and Swish\u003c\/i\u003e is the first book he's both authored and illustrated. He lives with his wife Maya Myers in North Carolina.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Neal Porter Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50503942930706,"sku":"9780823442867","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_10a372d4-f3fc-463b-84c3-8badb7f6a779.jpg?v=1730805560","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/hum-and-swish-9780823442867","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}