{"product_id":"olga-and-the-smelly-thing-from-nowhere-9780062351265","title":"Olga and the Smelly Thing from Nowhere","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet Olga, the amazing child scientist who LOVES animals (because they are super-cute)! Brightly put this heavily illustrated don't-miss book on their \"Ultimate Summer Reading List for 9- to 12-Year-Olds.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOlga and the Smelly Thing from Nowhere\u003c\/em\u003e is jam-packed with fun: vibrant illustrations, word bubbles, quirky humor, \u003cem\u003eolgamus\u003c\/em\u003e facts, and plenty of excitement for readers who love making discoveries and meeting new friends. Olga is a charming combination of independent, curious, and smart--making her the coolest girl scientist around--perfect for fans of Dork Diaries and Captain Underpants. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Olga crosses paths with a weird creature and becomes the first kid to discover the species \u003cem\u003eolgamus\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eridiculus\u003c\/em\u003e, she is ecstatic! What does an \u003cem\u003eolgamus\u003c\/em\u003e eat? How does it poop? Why does its burp sound like the word \u003cem\u003erubber\u003c\/em\u003e? With her trusty observation notebook and the help of a librarian, a shopkeeper, and some friends, Olga sets out to do science--learning the facts about her smelly, almost-furry pal and searching for him when he goes missing. The scientific method is the best way to discover anything!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGravel, Elise:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElise Gravel\u003c\/strong\u003e loves all animals, especially her two cats, who are not as clever as Arlo but pretty funny all the same. She is the creator of the Olga series inspired by her science-loving daughter, as well as many other books for children, including \u003cem\u003eI Want a Monster!\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Cranky Ballerina\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Mushroom Fan Club\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eIf Found . . . Please Return to Elise Gravel\u003c\/em\u003e. and \u003cem\u003ePuppy In My Head: A Book about Mindfulness\u003c\/em\u003e. Elise lives in Montreal with her husband, two daughters, and those splendid cats. Find her at elisegravel.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50620496380178,"sku":"9780062351265","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_682335c8-5edd-42a0-98ec-636e2c52d064.jpg?v=1732567762","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/olga-and-the-smelly-thing-from-nowhere-9780062351265","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}