{"product_id":"the-important-book-9780064432276","title":"The Important Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMargaret Wise Brown, the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of the perennial classics \u003cem\u003eGoodnight Moon \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eRunaway Bunny\u003c\/em\u003e, asks children to think deeply about the importance of everyday objects, from apples to spoons. With lyrical words and vivid illustrations by Caldecott winner Leonard Weisgard, \u003cem\u003eThe Important Book\u003c\/em\u003e shows children just how important everyday objects can be. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is the most important thing about a spoon? The fact that you can eat with it? What about an apple? Or a shoe? This book\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ehelps curious preschoolers notice important details about their everyday surroundings, like daisies are white, rain is wet, and a spoon is used for eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the important thing about \u003cem\u003eThe Important Book\u003c\/em\u003e is that the book resonates long after it's closed. What's most important about many familiar things--like rain and wind, apples and daisies--is suggested in rhythmic words and vivid pictures. \"A perfect book. The text establishes a word game which tiny children will accept with glee,\" said \u003cem\u003eKirkus\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChosen as a \"Teachers' Top 100 Books for Children\" by the American National Education Association.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Rekindles the sense of wonder we were born with. True poetry about perceiving the world around us.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e-- Mark Frauenfelder\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e, BoingBoing \u003c\/em\u003emagazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrown, Margaret Wise:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eMargaret Wise Brown, cherished for her unique ability to convey a child's experience and perspective of the world, transformed the landscape of children's literature with such beloved classics as \u003cem\u003eGoodnight Moon\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Runaway Bunny\u003c\/em\u003e. Other perennial favorites by Ms. Brown include \u003cem\u003eMy World\u003c\/em\u003e;\u003cem\u003e Christmas in the Barn\u003c\/em\u003e;\u003cem\u003e The Dead Bird\u003c\/em\u003e;\u003cem\u003e North, South, East, \u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eWest\u003c\/em\u003e; and \u003cem\u003eGood Day, Good Night\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50604928139538,"sku":"9780064432276","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3a357c88-c016-4d14-8180-22dc2468fe49.jpg?v=1732266693","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-important-book-9780064432276","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}