{"product_id":"mama-dug-a-little-den-9781481480376","title":"Mama Dug a Little Den","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis companion to the celebrated \u003ci\u003eMama Built a Little Nest \u003c\/i\u003eexplores the many different kinds of dens animals build for their babies.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003ePerhaps you'll come across a den, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003edark and deep and wide.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAnd it will make you wonder...\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eWho or what might be inside!\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThere are so many different kinds of dens that mother animals make for their babies, from desert burrows to snow caves to elaborate underground tunnels. Jennifer Ward introduces young readers to all sorts of animals and the cozy burrows they call home in this bouncy, rhyming picture book, illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Steve Jenkins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJennifer Ward has written numerous award-winning picture books, including \u003ci\u003eJust You and Me\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Alexander Vidal; \u003ci\u003eHow to Find a Bird\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Diana Sudyka; \u003ci\u003eRound\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Lisa Congdon; and \u003ci\u003eMama Built a Little Nest \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eMama Dug a Little Den\u003c\/i\u003e, both illustrated by Steve Jenkins. A former elementary educator, Jennifer now travels the country as a public speaker visiting schools and literacy conferences. She lives with her family in Edwardsville, Illinois. Visit her at JenniferWardBooks.com. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSteven Jenkins (1952-2021) was the illustrator of many celebrated children's books including \u003ci\u003eCan an Aardvark Bark?\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFourteen Monkeys \u003c\/i\u003eby Melissa Stewart; \u003ci\u003eHello, Baby! \u003c\/i\u003eby Mem Fox; \u003ci\u003eMama Built a Little Nest\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMama Dug a Little Den \u003c\/i\u003eby Jennifer Ward; and the 2003 Caldecott Honor recipient, \u003ci\u003eWhat Do You Do With a Tail Like This?\u003c\/i\u003e, which he created with his wife, Robin Page\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e Learn more about his life and work at SteveJenkinsBooks.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Beach Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50504669233426,"sku":"9781481480376","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2c6585d5-040e-4c11-ac0d-5c642b5cab2a.jpg?v=1730824815","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/mama-dug-a-little-den-9781481480376","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}