{"product_id":"just-like-my-papa-9781484787953","title":"Just Like My Papa","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author, this heartwarming and richly illustrated story of love between a father and son lion is the perfect read aloud for Father's Day and beyond.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Kito wants to be just like his papa, the protector of the pride. Throughout a day and night on the savanna, the cub imitates the way his father roars, swings his tail, shakes his head, and pounces. Kito may be too little to catch a wildebeest, but he is brave enough to succeed in his own hunt. Someday he will be King, just like Papa! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With its rhythmic text, dramatic moments on the African plain, and playful times for cub and papa, this is the perfect book for parents to share with their own littlest cubs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eToni Buzzeo\u003c\/b\u003e is a children's book author and reviewer and retired school library media specialist. She speaks at national, state, and regional library and reading conferences and does author visits at schools across the country. Among her many books are \u003ci\u003eMy Bibi Always Remembers\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eStay Close to Mama\u003c\/i\u003e, companions to this book, and the Caldecott Honor-winning and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling \u003ci\u003eOne Cool Friend\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by David Small. She lives in Massachusetts. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMike Wohnoutka\u003c\/b\u003e grew up in Spicer, Minnesota. His dad, an engineer, would bring home reams of paper with highway plans on one side. Mike filled the blank side of the sheets with drawings of race cars, snowmobiles, baseball players, superheroes--everything he was interested in. In high school, his art teacher encouraged him to pursue art as a career. He graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design with a B.F.A. in illustration. Mike has published books with Random House, Dutton, Clarion, and Holiday House. He enjoys visiting schools and talking to students about illustrating children's books. He currently resides in Minneapolis with his wife and two children.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Little, Brown Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50626075001106,"sku":"9781484787953","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f76915de-a5da-4ae1-bc30-b7132080353c.jpg?v=1732648173","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/just-like-my-papa-9781484787953","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}