{"product_id":"i-cannot-draw-a-bicycle-9781454945956","title":"I Cannot Draw a Bicycle","description":"\u003cb\u003eAward-winning author and illustrator Charise Mericle Harper creates a laugh-out-loud picture book about making something out of nothing and the power of imagination in this companion title to \u003ci\u003eI Cannot Draw a Horse\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The Horse wants a bicycle. \u003cbr\u003e A bicycle is hard to draw. \u003cbr\u003e The Book cannot draw a bicycle. \u003cbr\u003e But the Book CAN draw shapes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Can the Horse and the Cat build a bicycle from shapes? Or will their dreams end in pieces? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing the same quirky contemporary voice and kid-friendly comic illustration style as its predecessor, \u003ci\u003eI Cannot Draw a Horse\u003c\/i\u003e, this children's metafiction book is an art lesson about creativity and determination, wrapped around a humorous narrative. Readers who have enjoyed other fourth wall--breaking books like B.J. Novak's \u003ci\u003eThe Book With No Pictures \u003c\/i\u003ewill appreciate the interactive elements in this book for children ages 3-8.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for I CANNOT DRAW A HORSE\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Creative an loaded with humor, this story will have kids giggling in seconds and trying their hand at drawing a horse--or at least a gumdrop.\" --\u003ci\u003eBooklist \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Part Ed Emberley, with a dash of Pigeon, and entirely meta.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Harper's illustrations make so much of so little, using a very limited palette and simple shapes, inviting readers into an artist's notebook. With a little imagination and some paper, 'nothing' can become quite \u003ci\u003esomething\u003c\/i\u003e. --\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"An easy-to-read text with exclamatory speech bubbles and pictorial antics will tickle funny bones in this off-kilter circular story.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharise Mericle Harper \u003c\/b\u003eis the award-winning author and illustrator of numerous children's books and series, including the Just Grace series, the Fashion Kitty series, and the Next Best Junior Chef series. Harper's signature wit, kid-friendly illustrations, and wholly original style have made her a familiar name with caregivers, educators, and librarians looking for books that encourage imagination and showcase art education. Charise lives with her family and furry pets in Portland, Oregon. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Union Square Kids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50606421442834,"sku":"9781454945956","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_723ee6a0-43b5-474c-bc0d-86c6694a4bca.jpg?v=1732293853","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/i-cannot-draw-a-bicycle-9781454945956","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}