{"product_id":"one-day-the-end-short-very-short-shorter-than-ever-stories-9781635925128","title":"One Day, the End: Short, Very Short, Shorter-Than-Ever Stories","description":"\u003cb\u003eVery short, creative stories pair with bold illustrations in this picture book that will inspire young readers to stretch their imaginations and write stories of their own.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"One day. . . I went to school. I came home. The end,\" says our storyteller--a girl with a busy imagination and a thirst for adventure. The art tells a fuller tale of calamity on the way to school and an unpredictably happy ending. Each illustration in this inventive picture book captures multiple, unexpected, and funny storylines as the narrator shares her shorter-than-ever stories, ending with \"One day. . . I wanted to write a book.\" This book demonstrates a unique approach to writing and telling stories and is a delightful gift for children as well as for teachers seeking a mentor text for their classrooms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRebecca Kai Dotlich\u003c\/b\u003e has loved stories for as long as she can remember. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eWhen Riddles Come Rumbling\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLemonade Sun\u003c\/i\u003e, among other titles. Her poetry and picture books have won various honors, including the Golden Kite Honor Award. She lives near Indianapolis, Indiana, and gives presentations and poetry workshops across the country. rebeccakaidotlich.com \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFred Koehler\u003c\/b\u003e wrote and illustrated his first book, titled \u003ci\u003eArchie the Shoestring\u003c\/i\u003e, at age seven, and has been doodling and writing stories ever since. His debut picture book, \u003ci\u003eHow to Cheer Up Dad\u003c\/i\u003e, was inspired by a coffee-shop standoff with his two-year-old son. He lives with his two spirited kids in Lakeland, Florida. ilikefred.com\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Astra Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50617459507474,"sku":"9781635925128","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_904e162c-4237-4d97-8ea4-55d3f60893a9.jpg?v=1749035309","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/one-day-the-end-short-very-short-shorter-than-ever-stories-9781635925128","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}