{"product_id":"leilongs-too-long-9781776574339","title":"Leilong's Too Long!","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIn this expressively illustrated picture book about acknowledging differences and strengths, an overeager dinosaur school bus causes problems for the city's transportation system--so the children find a place where oversize is perfect\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery morning, Leilong the school bus shuttles through the city, picking up children as he goes. But a brontosaurus longer than a tennis court and heavier than five buses causes big problems in the busy streets. The school decides he can't be the bus anymore. The children must find a way to help their long friend fit in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBei Lynn's loose and vibrant illustrations bring to life the charming world of Leilong, where brontosauruses share the city with ordinary vehicles, and sliding out the bedroom window down the neck of the dinosaur school bus is an everyday activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith vibrant and vintage-like illustrations, children of all ages will love this enthusiastic, bumbling dinosaur who just wants to play with his friends. Perfect to read aloud or together with younger dino fans, or for readers aged 5-7. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJulia Liu has worked as an editor of children's fiction at several of Taiwan's biggest and most prestigious publishers, and has published picture books, illustrated biographies and a collection of fairy tales.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBei Lynn is an award-winning Taiwanese illustrator who has written and illustrated over 20 picture books, stories, magazines and comics. Her works have been recognized by various awards and honors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTranslated from the Taiwanese edition by Helen Wang. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther books by Julia Lui: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLeilong the Library Bus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eLeilong's Too Long!\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"[A] fun and silly tale for dinosaur aficionados.\"--\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"[A] heartfelt story about a sweet dinosaur, reminding young readers that no matter who you are, there's a place and a role for everyone in life - especially if you're kind.\"--\u003cem\u003eBookTrust UK\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003eThis is an original and life-affirming story that will delight and appeal to all ages.\"--\u003cem\u003eJust Imagine\u003c\/em\u003e, UK\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003eSelf-affirming.\"--\u003cem\u003eSwings \u0026amp; Roundabouts\u003c\/em\u003e magazine, New Zealand\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Gecko Press (Tm)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50485939929362,"sku":"9781776574339","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_18c8bb2c-7bd2-4e3b-9fb7-27dc6045c2c8.jpg?v=1730415902","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/leilongs-too-long-9781776574339","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}