{"product_id":"stories-to-solve-folktales-from-around-the-world-9780380732609","title":"Stories to Solve: Folktales from Around the World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFourteen mind-bending mysteries from the world of folklore--solving them will require smart and savvy readers  A great choice for emerging readers who are ready for chapter books and like puzzles, brain-twisters, and more. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow can a thirsty crow drink from an almost-empty pitcher? How does arresting a stone help a judge find a boy's stolen money? This artfully illustrated book presents fourteen intriguing mysteries from world folklore. Each brain-teasing tale is followed by a simple explanation of the solution, while notes at the back of the book describe the origins of these classic mysteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShannon, George:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eGeorge Shannon is a popular storyteller and former children's librarian whose many notable picture books include \u003cem\u003eTomorrow's Alphabet, Lizard's Guest, \u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWhite Is for Blueberry. Tippy-Toe Chick, Go!\u003c\/em\u003e, illustrated by Laura Dronzek, was named a Charlotte Zolotow Award Honor Book. George Shannon lives on Bainbridge Island, Washington.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSis, Peter:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003ePeter Sís is an internationally acclaimed author, artist, and filmmaker. Among his works are three Caldecott Honor books: \u003cem\u003eThe Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eTibet: Through the Red Box\u003c\/em\u003e; and \u003cem\u003eStarry Messenger: Galileo Galilei\u003c\/em\u003e. He has illustrated five other novels by Sid Fleischman, including the Newbery Medal book \u003cem\u003eThe Whipping Boy\u003c\/em\u003e. He lives with his family in New York State.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50899375390994,"sku":"9780380732609","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_45705769-2f6a-40d0-ba4a-c2b7f4fdae0e.jpg?v=1738352328","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/stories-to-solve-folktales-from-around-the-world-9780380732609","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}