{"product_id":"little-houses-9780062965721","title":"Little Houses","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom award-winning and bestselling author Kevin Henkes and the acclaimed painter Laura Dronzek, \u003cem\u003eLittle Houses\u003c\/em\u003e is an unforgettable masterpiece about nature, family, wonder, and the ocean. The lyrical writing and stunning paintings make this a great choice for family sharing and for story times all year round.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a young girl visits her grandparents at the beach, she stays in a little house and walks along the shore gathering seashells--which were once little houses of their own. As she wanders the beach, she wonders about the creatures who used to live in each shell, about the hidden treasures of the sea, and about the mysteries of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKevin Henkes's text features striking imagery, depth of emotion, and a lovely multigenerational relationship. He deftly captures the feeling of wonder and imagination that is fostered by a trip to the shore. Laura Dronzek's lush, saturated paintings make this book a true treasure for parents and children, and a must-have for the classroom. \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\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDronzek, Laura:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eLaura Dronzek is a painter whose work has been exhibited nationally. Her picture books include \u003cem\u003eMoonlight\u003c\/em\u003e, by Helen V. Griffith; \u003cem\u003eIt Is Night\u003c\/em\u003e, by Phyllis Rowand; and \u003cem\u003eWhite Is for Blueberry\u003c\/em\u003e, by George Shannon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50610315329810,"sku":"9780062965721","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_fc31a058-5af5-43bd-832e-89637dc8700e.jpg?v=1732339325","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/little-houses-9780062965721","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}