{"product_id":"something-wonderful-9780999896013","title":"Something Wonderful","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom one tiny fig seed, journey into a world of rainforest ecology\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This educational and interactive picture book immerses the reader in the strange and interwoven lifecycles of the rainforest. The beautifully illustrated pages follow the journey of a fig seedling making its own roots and leaves, growing strong, and eventually replacing the giant tree that was its host. As it produces flowers and fruit, it attracts pollinators. A delectable fig is hungrily eaten by a passing toucan who, upon flight, aimlessly drops a seed into the treetops below, beginning the fig's lifecycle once again. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Readers will discover additional scientific information about the pollination process, insects, and animals in an illustrated section at the end of the book, and can play a \"seek and find\" game by locating the elusive red-eyed tree frog on each page of the story. With its engaging style and abundant imagery, \u003ci\u003eSomething Wonderful\u003c\/i\u003e teaches the interdependence of rainforest ecology in an easy-to-follow, captivating story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRitter, Matt:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Matt Ritter is a biology professor in California. He is the author of several books including \u003ci\u003eCalifornia Plants\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Californian's Guide to the Trees among Us. He has an infectious love of trees and all things botanical.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGonzalez, Nayl:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Nayl Gonzalez is a first-generation college graduate of California Polytechnic State University with a degree in Forestry and Natural Resources. Her love of living things is expressed through her passion for art. Nayl lives and works in San Luis Obispo, California.\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Pacific Street Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50553638551826,"sku":"9780999896013","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0c4e975f-7ccb-4d90-8cef-76564bc48131.jpg?v=1731700539","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/something-wonderful-9780999896013","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}