{"product_id":"jessica-9780688078294","title":"Jessica","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the first day of kindergarten, can Ruthie find a new friend?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJessica has a friend only she can see: Jessica. \"There is no Jessica,\" said Ruthie's parents. But of course there was.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe ate with Ruthie, played with Ruthie, and was sorry when Ruthie was bad. When it came time for Ruthie to go to school, Jessica went with her. Her parents hoped Ruthie would find a friend at school who would replace Jessica. They were in for a (happy) surprise!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Ruthie's empowering is one that is one that every small child can understand and celebrate.\" (\u003cem\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/em\u003e starred review)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Totally satisfying.\" (\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e starred review)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHenkes, Kevin:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eKevin Henkes has been praised both as a writer and as an illustrator and is the recipient of the Children's Literature Legacy Award for his lasting contribution to literature for children. He received the Caldecott Medal for \u003cem\u003eKitten's First \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eFull Moon\u003c\/em\u003e; Caldecott Honors for \u003cem\u003eWaiting\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eOwen\u003c\/em\u003e; two Newbery Honors--one for \u003cem\u003eOlive's Ocean\u003c\/em\u003e and one for \u003cem\u003eThe Year of Billy Miller\u003c\/em\u003e--and Geisel Honors for \u003cem\u003eWaiting\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePenny and Her Marble\u003c\/em\u003e. His other books include \u003cem\u003eSun Flower Lion\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eA \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eParade of Elephants\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eChrysanthemum\u003c\/em\u003e, and the beloved \u003cem\u003eLilly's Purple Plastic Purse\u003c\/em\u003e. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in a house in Madison, Wisconsin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51175040024850,"sku":"9780688078294","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3b584c4d-4271-4547-b9ac-ffef7106b22a.jpg?v=1744282579","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/jessica-9780688078294","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}