{"product_id":"mice-squeak-we-speak-9780698118737","title":"Mice Squeak, We Speak","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis delightful poem with art from renowned illustrator Tomie dePaola is a perfect first book for sharing with young children.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCrickets creak. Mice squeak. Sheep baa. But I SPEAK! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThree children lead us through a menagerie of animals and the sounds they make. Young children won't be able to resist roaring, hooting, and neighing along! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e* \"DePaola's exuberant illustrations in his best folk-art style will have kids joining in and shouting out the words.\"--\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eArnold Shapiro\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of charmingly insightful picture books such as \u003ci\u003eMice Squeak, We Speak \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eWho Says That?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTomie dePaola \u003c\/b\u003e(www.tomie.com) is the acclaimed author and\/or illustrator of more than 250 books for children. His books range from autobiographical stories to retellings of folktales and legends to original tales, such as the Strega Nona books. Tomie has received the Children's Literature Legacy Award, a Caldecott Honor for \u003ci\u003eStrega Nona\u003c\/i\u003e, and a Newbery Honor for his autobiographical chapter book, \u003ci\u003e26 Fairmount Avenue\u003c\/i\u003e. The American Library Association said: \"His works reflect an innate understanding of childhood, a distinctive visual style, and a remarkable ability to adapt his voice to perfectly suit the story.\" He was awarded the Smithson Medal, the Regina Medal, was designated a \"living treasure\" by the state of New Hampshire, and received the 2012 Original Art Lifetime Achievement Award given by the Society of Illustrators. He lives in New London, New Hampshire.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Puffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50556350791954,"sku":"9780698118737","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d24fcc8c-ec50-4555-8490-8ae5ebb3a6c6.jpg?v=1731752444","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/mice-squeak-we-speak-9780698118737","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}