{"product_id":"on-account-of-the-gum-9781452181547","title":"On Account of the Gum","description":"\u003cb\u003eHow do you get gum out of your hair? From the madcap mind of award-winning children's author Adam Rex comes a book about how the best intentions lead to the worst (and funniest) ideas!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e So, you got bubblegum in your hair--and before you know it, a pair of scissors, some butter, your rabbit, and the cat are also stuck up there. And to make matters worse, it's picture day! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With each turn of the page in \u003ci\u003eOn Account of the Gum\u003c\/i\u003e, the situation gets stickier, sillier, and more desperate. Kids will love this all-too-familiar story, told in verse and propelled by charming illustrations, about one family's best efforts to get the gum un-stuck . . . by any means necessary. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Adam Rex is one of the best writers making picture books today, and . . . \u003ci\u003eOn Account of the Gum\u003c\/i\u003e just might be his best picture book yet.\" \u003cbr\u003e --Mac Barnett, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the Caldecott Honor books \u003ci\u003eSam and Dave Dig a Hole\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eExtra Yarn\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCLASSIC STORY: Readers of all ages will instantly relate to this problem that kids have faced since the invention of bubble gum. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR: Adam Rex books are filled with whimsical rhymes and hilarious illustrations that make him one of the most beloved and children's book authors working today. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e READ ALOUD FUN: Told in clever rhyming verse, this funny book is perfect for story time on the couch or in the classroom. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Parents, grandparents, teachers, librarians, and educators looking for a delightful read-aloud tale \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Anyone looking for funny kids books for girl or boy \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Readers who enjoy the zany humor of \u003ci\u003eDragons Love Tacos\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Wonky Donkey\u003c\/i\u003e, and books by Jory John and Mo Willems \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fans of Adam Rex's award-winning picture books, including the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers \u003ci\u003eFrankenstein Makes a Sandwich\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSchool's First Day of School \u003c\/i\u003e(with illustrator Christian Robinson), and\u003ci\u003e Chu's Day \u003c\/i\u003e(with author Neil Gaiman) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Anyone who has ever had gum stuck in their hair! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdam Rex is the author and illustrator of many beloved picture books and novels, including \u003ci\u003eNothing Rhymes with Orange\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWhy?\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUnstoppable!\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e The True Meaning of Smekday\u003c\/i\u003e (which was made into the major motion picture \u003ci\u003eHome\u003c\/i\u003e), and the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eFrankenstein Makes a Sandwich\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Tucson, Arizona.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Chronicle Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50601014231314,"sku":"9781452181547","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3f8bf036-bf67-4d9c-b459-60b339efde4f.jpg?v=1732219383","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/on-account-of-the-gum-9781452181547","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}