{"product_id":"mrs-mullendecks-big-sneeze-9781733362665","title":"Mrs. Mullendeck's Big Sneeze","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when someone sneezes so loud that it \"rattles the ground and shakes through the trees?\" They set off a series of funny accidents that leaves no one in the town of Snaky Creek untouched! \"Mrs. Mullendeck's Big Sneeze\" is a delightful rhyming book of cause and effect that the author Suzanne Hansford Evans created from her mother's childhood memories. David Hansford, an accomplished artist, has beautifully illustrated the book with paintings that not only tell the story as written, but also provide several \"subplots\" and opportunities to engage the imagination beyond the written words. The author has included notes at the end to assist parents in sparking a child's imagination with fun learning experiences. Why is the elephant wearing a tutu? That's a great question! Reading this picture book to your child will be an enjoyable and entertaining time to spend together. This book has a Lexile(R) Level of AD780L. \"Mrs. Mullendeck's Big Sneeze\" has won the gold medal for Best New Voice: Children's\/Young Adult in the Independent Book Publishers Association's Benjamin Franklin Awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEvans, Suzanne:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Suzanne is a wife, mother of two, and retired businesswoman. She had her first child at 40, took up tennis in her early 50s, ballroom dancing in her late 50s, and is launching her writing career at 60 -- illustrating her belief that you are never too old to start new adventures. She began to write the first draft of Mrs. Mullendeck's Big Sneeze about 12 years ago. Now she is collaborating with her brother David, the artist, on several more children's books through their new company, Pokie Dot Books.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHansford, David:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - David Hansford, the artist, says his art reflects his spiritual journey, which has been greatly influenced by his studies of Eastern philosophies\/mythologies, years of practice in Okinawan karate, and his love of nature and its inherent rhythms and patterns. The paintings for Mrs. Mullendeck's Big Sneeze reflect his playfulness and absolute joy in creating rich and beautiful images. For more on his art, go to davidhansford.com.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHillman, Jacque:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Senior Partner and Editor, The HillHelen Group Publishing Co.; award-winning journalist for 30 years; former English teacher; graduate, Delta Leadership Institute Executive Academy 2010-2011; Sterling Awards: 20 Most Influential Women in West Tennessee 2014.","brand":"Hillhelen Group LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50929447010578,"sku":"9781733362665","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_244a8952-f9bb-4120-a4fe-dd63dd8b7cbe.jpg?v=1739042321","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/mrs-mullendecks-big-sneeze-9781733362665","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}