{"product_id":"the-welcome-home-9781534492325","title":"The Welcome Home","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"The gorgeous illustrations and lovely storyline make this an instant classic.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the creator of \u003ci\u003eThe Big Umbrella\u003c\/i\u003e comes another poetic and lushly illustrated picture book about the joy of companionship and there always being room for one more in this tale about the search for the perfect pet.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMr. and Mrs. Gargleson-Bittle are looking for a change. Their life has become too quiet, and little changes like eating waffles only help for a moment. They decide to get a pet--but what kind should they have? First they welcome a snail into their home, then an elephant named Louise, then an aardvark named Sam. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOne by one they come, and while the house is definitely no longer quiet, Mr. and Mrs. Gargleson-Bittle still have room and love for more. Could this waggy, lick-your-face puppy be what makes their family complete?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmy June Bates has illustrated books including the Sam the Man series; \u003ci\u003eSweet Dreams \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThat's What I'd Do\u003c\/i\u003e, both by singer-songwriter Jewel; and \u003ci\u003eWaiting for the Magic \u003c\/i\u003eby Patricia MacLachlan. She is the author-illustrator of \u003ci\u003eThe Big Umbrella\u003c\/i\u003e, about which \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eraved, \"A boundlessly inclusive spirit...This open-ended picture book creates a natural springboard for discussion.\" She lives in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, with her husband and three children.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster\/Paula Wiseman Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50590710858002,"sku":"9781534492325","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_193df113-59af-434d-8b72-51b6032828c1.jpg?v=1732081190","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-welcome-home-9781534492325","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}