{"product_id":"sorens-seventh-song-a-picture-book-9781951836733","title":"Soren's Seventh Song: A Picture Book","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom Pulitzer Prize finalist and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author Dave Eggers, \u003ci\u003eSoren's Seventh Song\u003c\/i\u003e is a deadpan take on creativity and persistence, as told through the eyes of a humpback whale looking for a new song--with color illustrations by Mark Hoffman.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Soren, a young humpback whale, loves music but is tired of the dull, droning, endless songs that are frustratingly popular among the adult whales he knows. He has ideas for better songs: shorter, up-tempo tunes with snare drums and even maracas. Unfortunately, every time he shares his new tunes with his friends, he's met with less than encouraging feedback and even a bit of discreet whale vomiting. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this upbeat story of resilience and tenacity, Dave Eggers offers readers of all ages essential creative advice: your first drafts are probably terrible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDave Eggers\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of books for readers of all ages, including \u003ci\u003eThe Eyes and the Impossible \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Circle\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as numerous books for young readers, including \u003ci\u003eHer Right Foot\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWhat Can a Citizen Do?\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Lifters\u003c\/i\u003e. He is the founder of the independent publishing company McSweeney's and the cofounder of 826 Valencia, a youth writing center--fronted by a supply store for working pirates--that has inspired dozens of other organizations worldwide. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark Hoffmann\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator and a professor of illustration at Montserrat College of Art. His books include \u003ci\u003eIamasaurus\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePoop\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eA Is for Apple, Unless . . .\u003c\/i\u003e, all published by Cameron Kids. He lives in southern New Hampshire with his wife and son.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Abrams Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50577228857618,"sku":"9781951836733","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_467165be-abc4-4c81-bfc7-801a0d2d8d63.jpg?v=1731995595","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/sorens-seventh-song-a-picture-book-9781951836733","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}