{"product_id":"the-shindig-is-coming-9781454955023","title":"The Shindig Is Coming!","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom award-winning children's book author-illustrator Charise Mericle Harper comes a one-of-a-kind chapter book perfect for fans of the Narwhal and Jelly and Kondo \u0026amp; Kezumi series.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e After receiving an urgent mountaintop message from the blue jay, Mouse proclaims to all the woodland creatures: \"The Shindig is coming!\" The entire forest is soon abuzz with everyone asking the same question: What \u003ci\u003eis\u003c\/i\u003e a shindig? Meetings are held. Assumptions are made. Honey cake is served. Finally Bear declares the answer. A shindig is a party, which is just like a meeting only fun. Problem solved! . . . Or is it? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When the blue jay finally reaches the party-prepping crew, all that pep turns to panic. The blue jay's message wasn't an invitation. It was a warning! THE SHINDIG IS COMING! Hooves, claws, and paws scatter when the mysterious forest visitors arrive at last. And opossum faints. Again. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFind out what Mouse heard, what Bear said, and what Opossum missed in \u003ci\u003eThe Shindig Is Coming!\u003c\/i\u003e Charise Mericle Harper's hilarious storytelling and dynamic line art are on full display in this laugh-out-loud original chapter book for readers ages 7 and up.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharise Mericle Harper \u003c\/b\u003eis the award-winning author of more than fifty children's books, including recent hits \u003ci\u003eI Cannot Draw a Horse \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e I Cannot Draw a Bicycle\u003c\/i\u003e. Harper's signature wit, kid-friendly illustrations, and wholly original style have made her a familiar name with caregivers, educators, and librarians looking for books that encourage imagination and showcase art education. Charise lives with her family and furry pets in Portland, Oregon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Union Square Kids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51572487258386,"sku":"9781454955023","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_273b594b-3e69-4325-9e5c-21beb1ab3f71.jpg?v=1755863985","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-shindig-is-coming-9781454955023","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}