{"product_id":"sam-the-sea-cow-9780802773739","title":"Sam the Sea Cow","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeet a gentle giant, a manatee affectionately known as Sam the sea cow, in this informative but beautifully illustrated picture book that's perfect for animal lovers.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSam is called a sea cow because that's what he looks like--a big cow grazing in the ocean. He is also called a manatee. Readers are introduced to Sam when he is just hours old--though already forty pounds!--and watch him grow up. Combined with Sam's touching big adventure are numerous fun facts about manatees. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn exciting, accessible book gorgeously illustrated in full color.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrancine Jacobs\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of 24 books for children, including the Reading Rainbow Feature Selection \u003ci\u003eSam the Sea Cow\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Laura Kelly and \u003ci\u003eLonesome George the Giant Tortoise\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Jean Cassels. The story of Lonesome George appealed to her because it describes the discovery and rescue of a truly unique creature. She lives with her husband, Jerome Jacobs, in Pleasantville, New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50726490702098,"sku":"9780802773739","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b096fd5c-1fbd-45b0-ba1d-fa308c31d66f.jpg?v=1734871531","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/sam-the-sea-cow-9780802773739","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}