{"product_id":"its-not-easy-being-a-t-rex-a-dinosaur-story-9780593810361","title":"It's Not Easy Being a T. Rex: A Dinosaur Story","description":"\u003cb\u003eLife isn't always easy--even for a T. rex! In this sweet, funny picture book\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003ea T. rex who is self-conscious about her big teeth and small arms learns she is perfect exactly as she is! Perfect for dinosaur lovers--with a bonus message about self-acceptance!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRexy is nervous about starting school. Her head is BIG. Her arms are small. And her teeth are the size of bananas! Rexy \u003ci\u003ewants\u003c\/i\u003e to fit in with the other dinosaurs, but after catching a kickball in her mouth (and popping the ball!) at recess, she's MORTIFIED and ready to give up. Then a volcano erupts, sending rocks flying onto the kickball field. When another dino needs help, can Rexi's powerful jaws save the day? You bet your tyrannosaur they can! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing a comical cast of animal characters--including a wise-beyond-his-size dragonfly sidekick for readers to find hidden on every page--this picture book about self-acceptance, friendship, and helping others is perfect for young dinophiles! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eEveryone\u003c\/i\u003e has a rough day now and then and wishes they could \u003ci\u003edo\u003c\/i\u003e something or \u003ci\u003ebe\u003c\/i\u003e someone else. Not even beloved characters like Santa Claus, ghosts, and leprechauns are immune! The \u003ci\u003eIt's Not Easy...\u003c\/i\u003e picture book series explores the witty ways these iconic characters search for happiness, only to find it within themselves. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlso available: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIt's Not Easy Being Santa Claus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIt's Not Easy Being a Ghost\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIt's Not Easy Being a Leprechaun\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMARILYN SADLER \u003c\/b\u003eis a children's book author, television producer, and screenwriter. Among the dozens of books she has written are the bestselling Random House Beginner Books \u003ci\u003eIt's Not Easy Being a Bunny, It's Not Easy Being Santa Claus, It's Not Easy Being a Ghost, \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e It's Not Easy Being a Leprechaun. \u003c\/i\u003eHer picture book \u003ci\u003eZenon: Girl of the 21st Century\u003c\/i\u003e inspired the classic Disney Channel movie of the same name. Ms. Sadler's work has received many honors, including an IRA Classroom Choice Award and a Parents' Choice Award. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteph Laberis\u003c\/b\u003e is a character designer for animation and kidlit illustrator, based in Northern California. Her artwork reflects her love for animals and there's usually a chance to spot a cameo from one of her pet cats, rats, or dogs in her books! When she's not drawing, she enjoys tabletop gaming, glass working, and doting on the squirrels in her backyard--who seem to have adopted her.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Random House Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51624079589650,"sku":"9780593810361","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4b62a218-ba0a-4dbc-96a9-945ae1f68b36.jpg?v=1758653627","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/its-not-easy-being-a-t-rex-a-dinosaur-story-9780593810361","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}