{"product_id":"its-raining-bats-and-frogs-9781534436831","title":"It's Raining Bats and Frogs!","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIt's Raining Bats and Frogs! - Junior Monster Scouts Book 3\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Junior Monster Scouts face their biggest challenge yet when a rainstorm spirals out of control in this hilarious third chapter book adventure. Perfect for young readers ages 6-9 who love monsters, magic, and laugh-out-loud stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Chapter Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen rain clouds gather over The Village, the Junior Monster Scouts are ready for puddle-splashing fun. But their singing and splashing creates too much noise for Baron Von Grump, who hatches a plan to eliminate the rain clouds entirely. His scheme backfires spectacularly, causing an unstoppable downpour that threatens to wash away the entire town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, Laguna the swampling must overcome her fear of water to learn how to swim. As the floodwaters rise, the Junior Monster Scouts and their newest member must work together to save The Village from disaster. This engaging story combines humor with important lessons about facing fears and working as a team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes This Book Special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis hardcover chapter book features entertaining illustrations by Theodor Seuss Geisel Award winner Ethan Long, creator of the Emmy Award-nominated series \u003ci\u003eTasty Time with ZeFronk\u003c\/i\u003e. The accessible text and engaging storyline make it ideal for emerging readers transitioning from picture books to longer narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthor Joe McGee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoe McGee specializes in writing about monsters, magic, and quirky adventures. With an MFA in writing for children and young adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts, he creates stories that capture young imaginations. He teaches at Sierra Nevada University's MFA program and lives in West Virginia with his wife, fellow children's author Jessica Rinker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIllustrator Ethan Long\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEthan Long is the acclaimed author and illustrator of many children's books, including the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award winner \u003ci\u003eUp, Tall, and High\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also the creator of the animated, Emmy Award-nominated series \u003ci\u003eTasty Time with ZeFronk\u003c\/i\u003e, which aired on Disney Junior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYoung readers who enjoy funny monster stories, chapter books about friendship and teamwork, and adventures featuring lovable characters overcoming challenges. This book supports independent reading skills while keeping kids entertained with its imaginative plot and relatable themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eA rainstorm gets out of hand and it's up to the Junior Monster Scouts to save The Village from washing away in the hilarious third chapter book of the Junior Monster Scouts series \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt's a rainy day in The Village and rain means puddles. Lots of puddles to splash in and lots of rain to sing in. Singing and splashing is loud. And loud is something Baron Von Grump simply cannot stand. But Baron Von Grump has \u003ci\u003ea plan\u003c\/i\u003e. If he can get rid of the rain clouds, he'll get rid of the rain and all the noise  But the Baron's plan backfires and now it's raining and pouring, with no end in sight  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMeanwhile, Laguna, a little swampling is learning how to swim. Only she's pretty scared of the water  Can Laguna and the Junior Monster Scouts learn how to overcome fears and save the town from overflowing?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoe McGee loves to write about monsters and magic and other strange, curious, and quirky things. He grew up with his nose in a book and his imagination exploring other worlds. He knew when he was ten years old that one would grow up to be an author! He has an MFA in writing for children and young adults from the Vermont College of Fine Arts and an MFA in writing from Rowan University. Joe teaches at Sierra Nevada University's low-residency MFA program and English at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College. He is a former Army officer and lives in the mountains of West Virginia with his wife (also a children's author), Jessica Rinker. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEthan Long is the acclaimed author and illustrator of many books for children, among them the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award winner \u003ci\u003eUp, Tall, and High\u003c\/i\u003e. 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