{"product_id":"the-ghost-eye-tree-9780805009477","title":"The Ghost-Eye Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne dark and windy autumn night when the sun has long gone down, a young boy and his older sister are sent to the end of town to get a bucket of milk. As they walk down the lonely road, bathed in eerie moonlight, all the boy can think about is the ghost-eye tree. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOooo...\u003cbr\u003eI dreaded to go...\u003cbr\u003eI dreaded the tree....\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy does Mama always choose me\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhen the night is so dark\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnd the mind runs free?\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat will happen when they come to the tree? Can they run past it or will it reach out and grab them? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAny child who has been frightened of the dark will enjoy this scary book, which is meant to be read aloud. Bill Martin, Jr., and John Archambault developed the story as a reader's theater piece, which they have performed in schools across the country. Now, with Ted Rand's stunning illustrations, the ghost-eye tree comes to life. Watch out \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBILL MARTIN JR\u003c\/b\u003e (1916-2004) was an elementary-school principal, teacher, writer and poet, with doctorate in early childhood education. In addition to the beloved \u003ci\u003eBrown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?\u003c\/i\u003e, Martin's books include \u003ci\u003eListen to the Rain\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eKnots on a Counting Rope\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Archambault\u003c\/b\u003e is a poet, journalist, and storyteller who collaborated with Bill Martin Jr. and Ted Rand on several books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Ghost-Eye Tree\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHere Are My Hands\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTed Rand\u003c\/b\u003e (1915-2005) was a prolific artist whose illustrations appeared in magazines, newspapers, and children's books. In addition to his work with Martin and Archambault, Rand illustrated \u003ci\u003eMy Buddy\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSalty Dog\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50527320637714,"sku":"9780805009477","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a9cb3606-5259-4075-b546-50800b7c2367.jpg?v=1731297594","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-ghost-eye-tree-9780805009477","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}