{"product_id":"the-stories-behind-the-stories-the-remarkable-true-tales-behind-your-favorite-kids-books-9781638190417","title":"The Stories Behind the Stories: The Remarkable True Tales Behind Your Favorite Kid's Books","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Entertaining . . . A lovely keepsake celebrating books that remain key parts of childhood for people all around the world.\"--\u003ci\u003eForeword Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDid you know that the Very Hungry Caterpillar was originally just a fat worm named Willi?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOr that the author of \u003cem\u003eCharlotte's Web\u003c\/em\u003e hatched real spiders on top of his dresser?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Stories Behind the Stories\u003c\/em\u003e, you'll hear the incredible behind-the-scenes tales of twenty-nine beloved children's classics. Discover the childhood inspiration behind \u003cem\u003eCharlie and the Chocolate Factory\u003c\/em\u003e, the original name of Curious George, the mysterious origin of Mother Goose, and what happened when Maurice Sendak told his editor he couldn't draw wild horses (spoiler alert: he drew wild things instead). It's a celebration of children's literature, and you're invited!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom the Author's Note: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn my research of these authors, I began to see that our most treasured children's books weren't \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003ejust built on creativity and imagination--many were born from extraordinary persistence and \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003egrit. Considering Benjamin Franklin's quote, that a person should either write something great \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eor do something great, it's clear to me that the authors we admire most have done both. And \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eperhaps it's this secret ingredient that's made their writing so genuine, so engaging, and so \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eenduring.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMiles, Stephanie:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eStephanie Miles is the author of several books for kids and has worked as a preschool teacher and special education aide. She graduated from Fresno State University with a degree in child development. Stephanie is also a warrior. In 2011, she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). In her free time, she loves to cycle, garden, decorate, and count her son's freckles. She and her family live in California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHigley, Danielle:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eDanielle Higley is a children's book author, editor, and fan girl. Her own backstory is far less interesting than that of Curious George, but she did manage to write this book while parenting during a global pandemic! She lives in Boise, Idaho, with her husband, infant son, and two doodle dogs. Follow her on Instagram at @bookishinboise.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bushel \u0026 Peck Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50619823390994,"sku":"9781638190417","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_51ba1f63-68e4-4334-89eb-3cc675a77bd1.jpg?v=1732555986","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-stories-behind-the-stories-the-remarkable-true-tales-behind-your-favorite-kids-books-9781638190417","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}