{"product_id":"lila-said-no-9798989403431","title":"Lila Said No","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Quirky and entertaining, with a kid- and parent-savvy message.\" \u003c\/i\u003e- Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA sharp-witted story about the antics of a charmingly defiant four-year-old girl simply delighted to test the will and patience of her well-meaning parents.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLila regularly says \"no\" to her parents' daily requests like getting dressed for school and taking a bath. Somehow the tail has begun to wag the dog and her parents don't know what to do. Lila refuses to do anything unless she is rewarded with a treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book tackles this ever-so-common aspect of the parent-child relationship with both humor and authenticity as parents with the best of intentions who do in fact know better, willingly walk into a trap set up by their own child.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e(Oh dear! Lila will be late for school!)\u003cbr\u003eSo her mother says, if you get dressed for school, I'll give you a treat.\u003cbr\u003e Wonder of wonders...\u003cbr\u003eLila got dressed right away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a strong, willful child finds success, she can wield her newfound power with unflinching resolve. But, as parents know all too well, sometimes big problems require simple solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLila Said No\u003c\/i\u003e is one of those rare books that hits just the right note. With its powerfully snappy and repetitive dialogue, colloquial phrases, and spectacular comedic timing, \u003ci\u003eLila Said No\u003c\/i\u003e is an immensely gratifying read. While parents will empathize, children will be amused at Lila's silly and audacious antics--ones they know she shouldn't get away with, but nonetheless love to see her try.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLila's spunk and spirit shine in the pitch perfect illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Susan Schadt Press LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50894219575570,"sku":"9798989403431","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_10930a72-0338-4239-baca-dc5fb1f585ae.jpg?v=1738246237","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/lila-said-no-9798989403431","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}