{"product_id":"rulers-of-the-playground-9780062424327","title":"Rulers of the Playground","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA funny, relatable story about how becoming \"rulers\" of the playground in the end is less fun than playing together and sharing. \"A great choice for the beginning of the school year.\"*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis picture book about sharing, friendship, and kindness in a playground setting will remind you of favorites such as \u003cem\u003eThis Is Not My Hat \u003c\/em\u003efrom Jon Klassen and \u003cem\u003eThe Day the Crayons Quit \u003c\/em\u003efrom Drew Daywalt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne morning, Jonah decided to become ruler of the playground. Everyone agreed to obey his rules to play in King Jonah's kingdom. Everyone except for Lennox . . . because she wanted to rule the playground, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA gloriously rendered, hilariously deadpan tale of playground politics. Will hold the attention of preschool through second grade kids--whether they're leaders or followers, all kids navigate the world of the playground and will relate to the dynamics at play in \u003cem\u003eRulers of the Playground\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*School Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKuefler, Joseph:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eJoseph Kuefler is the author-illustrator of \u003cem\u003eThe Digger and the Flower\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBeyond the Pond\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eRulers of the Playground\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003ePillow Places\u003c\/em\u003e as well as the illustrator of \u003cem\u003eThe Night Is for Darkness\u003c\/em\u003e by Jonathan Stutzman. He lives in Minnesota with his wife and children. You can visit him online at www.josephkuefler.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balzer \u0026 Bray\/Harperteen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50618743128338,"sku":"9780062424327","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_057b4f16-72b8-4104-8772-aa2e0fa9de4d.jpg?v=1732540784","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/rulers-of-the-playground-9780062424327","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}