{"product_id":"the-writer-9780802855855","title":"The Writer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Books Award (2022) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA dog has an important job to do, especially if his human is a writer. Without a dog by his side, the writer would forget to eat. He'd never get out of his pajamas, and he'd probably stare at the computer all day long. But even the best French bulldog can't do everything. Maybe this perfect pair needs someone new in their lives... \u003cp\u003eIllustrated in warm, earthy tones, this witty story reflects the ways dogs change our lives for the better. Our canine friends can make--and find--the best companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavide Cali\u003c\/b\u003e has written over one hundred children's books, which have been published in over thirty countries. His picture books include \u003ci\u003eGrown-Ups Never Do That\u003c\/i\u003e (Chronicle), \u003ci\u003eI Hate My Cats\u003c\/i\u003e (Chronicle), and \u003ci\u003eThe Queen of the Frogs\u003c\/i\u003e (Eerdmans). Born in Switzerland, Davide now lives in Italy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMonica Barengo\u003c\/b\u003e is an Italian artist and illustrator. Her work has been exhibited at the Bologna Children's Book Fair, and she has been twice selected as a finalist by the Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition in Shanghai. \u003ci\u003eThe Writer\u003c\/i\u003e is her first book published in English. Visit her website at monicabarengo.com or follow her on Instagram @monica.barengo.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Eerdmans Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50642095636754,"sku":"9780802855855","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b3b5cad0-4999-47e0-942d-09dd75031223.jpg?v=1733056970","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-writer-9780802855855","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}