{"product_id":"my-life-begins-9780063116016","title":"My Life Begins!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the celebrated author of \u003cem\u003eSarah, Plain and Tall, \u003c\/em\u003e Patricia MacLachlan, comes another humorous and poignant early middle grade novel. \u003cem\u003eMy Life Begins!\u003c\/em\u003e explores how life begins for Jacob when his triplet sisters are born, and how siblings get to know each other as time, and love, evolve.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJacob is nine years old when his life changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe wants a litter of puppies. But instead his parents have a different surprise. Jacob will be an older brother soon. And there won't be only one new baby. There will be three! When the triplets are born, Jacob thinks puppies are cuter. The babies look identical to him and he gives them a name: \"the Trips.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a school science project, Jacob decides to study the Trips. It feels like magic as they begin to smile, talk, and grow. Slowly, he gets to know each of them. They call his mother \"Mama\" and his father \"Da.\" But what will they call him? One day, one of the Trips calls him \"Jay.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs each of the triplets become unique and more special with each day, Jacob starts to wonder if \"the Trips\" is still a good name for them. They aren't puppies, or a bunch of bananas, and they aren't just \"the Trips\" anymore. What should he call them that will show what they mean to him? Can he figure out their \"forever name?\" And will he ever get a puppy?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMacLachlan, Patricia:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatricia MacLachlan \u003c\/strong\u003eis the celebrated author of many timeless novels for young readers, including Newbery Medal winner \u003cem\u003eSarah, Plain and Tall\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eWord After Word After Word\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eKindred Souls\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eThe Truth of Me\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eThe Poet's Dog\u003c\/em\u003e; and \u003cem\u003eMy Father's Words\u003c\/em\u003e. She is also the author of countless beloved picture books, a number of which she cowrote with her daughter, Emily. She lives in Williamsburg, Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Katherine Tegen Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50554351550738,"sku":"9780063116016","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0bf1290c-032c-47f5-aa53-45553f5643ce.jpg?v=1731713261","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/my-life-begins-9780063116016","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}