{"product_id":"smithy-and-me-9781605379746","title":"Smithy and Me","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"A humorous, all-too-familiar portrayal of bedtime hijinks.\" - \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded in CBC's April Hot Off the Press reading list 2025!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy dog, Smithy, is the best playmate ever! We have so much fun together--whether he's winning at games, I'm coming out on top, or we're both making a mess. But Mom doesn't seem to mind. Or does she?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis charming book, perfect for dog lovers, is a sweet and funny celebration of the bond between a child and their dog. With relatable scenarios of an exhausted, working mom and a playful child, it captures the joy and messiness of their adventures and bond that ties them all together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the winner of Clavis' 2022 US Key Colors Competition, Darcy Day Zoells, Smithy and Me features emotion-provoking illustrations that beautifully complement the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA book full of imagination and fun, but also full of mess and mischief. For children ages 4 years and up.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDarcy Day Zoells\u003c\/b\u003e graduated from Northwestern University where she studied art history and studio art. For ten years, she ran a visual literacy program in a K-5 school. She still feels passionate about helping children look critically and verbalize their questions about what they see. Her art history foundation and these experiences have had a profound effect on her work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Clavis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51213361348882,"sku":"9781605379746","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_028e9fbd-3ca9-4845-a785-fa8a3158bd6c.jpg?v=1745367165","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/smithy-and-me-9781605379746","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}