{"product_id":"rita-and-ralphs-rotten-day-9781338216387","title":"Rita and Ralph's Rotten Day","description":"\u003cb\u003eHave you ever been \u003ci\u003eREALLY\u003c\/i\u003e mad at your best friend?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e* \"This well-crafted story is an excellent choice for those seeking books featuring conflict-resolution.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn two little houses, on two little hills, lived two best friends...\u003c\/i\u003eSo begins the story of Rita and Ralph. Every day they meet to play beneath the apple tree. It's always fun and games -- until one roundly rotten day when a new game means someone ends up crying. Who knew it could be so hard to say \"I'm sorry\"?Just when it seems nothing will ever be right again, a surprising thing happens. The old friends try something new, that isn't new at all. Something they've done a hundred times...Carmen Agra Deedy's brilliant storytelling combined with Pete Oswald's spirited illustrations make for a comforting tale of healing and true friendship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePETE OSWALD\u003c\/b\u003e is a fine-arts painter, an animator, an author, and an illustrator. He illustrated the\u003ci\u003e New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling books \u003ci\u003eThe Bad Seed\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Good Egg\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Cool Bean\u003c\/i\u003e by Jory John. He has also worked as a character designer and concept artist on the movies \u003ci\u003eMadagascar: Escape 2 Africa\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCloudy with a Chance of Meatballs\u003c\/i\u003e, and the Oscar-nominated \u003ci\u003eParaNorman\u003c\/i\u003e. Pete lives in Los Angeles, California, with his wife and their three sons. You can visit him online at peteoswald.com. \u003cbr\u003e Carmen Agra Deedy is one of America's foremost storytellers. Her many award-winning books include \u003ci\u003eThe Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet!\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eMartina the Beautiful Cockroach\u003c\/i\u003e, which received a Pura Belpré Honor; and her \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003e14 Cows for America\u003c\/i\u003e. Carmen was born in Havana, Cuba, and lives with her family in Atlanta, Georgia. You can learn more about her work at carmenagradeedy.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Scholastic Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50615286497554,"sku":"9781338216387","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_34b78173-470b-4767-b48a-b1238dffd4f5.jpg?v=1732480988","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/rita-and-ralphs-rotten-day-9781338216387","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}