{"product_id":"the-purple-kangaroo-9781416957713","title":"The Purple Kangaroo","description":"The monkey narrator in this humorous picture book gaurantees that he can READ YOUR MIND. What begins as a simple request to imagine the most spectacular thing in history turns into the story of a roller-skating, bubble-blowing purple kangaroo searching for his dear friend Ernesto on the moon. So by the time you finish this book, there's no chance you will be thinking of anything BUT the purple kangaroo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMichael Ian Black is a writer, comedian, and actor who has appeared on \u003ci\u003eAnother Period\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Jim Gaffigan Show\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp\u003c\/i\u003e. He created and starred in many television series, has written screenplays, and regularly tours the country as a stand-up comedian. Michael is the bestselling author of the book \u003ci\u003eMy Custom Van\u003c\/i\u003e, the memoir \u003ci\u003eYou're Not Doing It Right\u003c\/i\u003e, and the children's books \u003ci\u003eChicken Cheeks\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Purple Kangaroo\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Pig Parade Is a Terrible Idea\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eI'm Bored\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNaked!\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCock-a-Doodle-Doo-Bop!\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eI'm Sorry\u003c\/i\u003e. Michael lives in Connecticut with his wife and two children. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePeter Brown is the author and illustrator of many bestselling children's books, including \u003ci\u003eChildren Make Terrible Pets\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMr. Tiger Goes Wild\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Curious Garden\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also the author of the bestselling middle grade Wild Robot duology. He is the recipient of a Caldecott Honor for \u003ci\u003eCreepy Carrots!\u003c\/i\u003e, two E.B. White Read Aloud Awards, a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Illustrated Children's Book Award, and a Children's Choice Book Award for Illustrator of the Year. Peter's website is PeterBrownStudio.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50334667768082,"sku":"9781416957713","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ab9457a9-2972-4b46-bdfd-d3457e736bbc.jpg?v=1727893311","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-purple-kangaroo-9781416957713","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}