{"product_id":"theres-an-owl-in-the-shower-9780064406826","title":"There's an Owl in the Shower","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's people versus owls in this laugh-out-loud story about one family's love for a special little owl, from bestselling nature writer and Newbery Medal winner Jean Craighead George \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorden Watson's father is out of job, and it's all the spotted owls' fault. The birds are endangered, which means loggers, like Mr. Watson, are no longer allowed to cut down trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt doesn't make sense to Borden. Why are owls being put first over the citizens?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when Borden finds an owlet in the forest who needs his care, he brings it back home--much to Mr. Watson's displeasure. Hilarious chaos soon ensues, as the tiny owl makes big changes in this logging family's home, and makes his way into their hearts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis heartwarming story is a great way for young readers to learn about important topics, like endangered species, conservation, and environmentalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeorge, Jean Craighead:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eJean Craighead George wrote over one hundred books for children and young adults. Her novel \u003cem\u003eJulie of the\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eWolves\u003c\/em\u003e won the Newbery Medal in 1973, and she received a 1960 Newbery Honor for \u003cem\u003eMy Side of the Mountain\u003c\/em\u003e. She continued to write acclaimed picture books that celebrate the natural world. Her other books with Wendell Minor include \u003cem\u003eThe Wolves Are Back\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eLuck\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eEverglades\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eArctic Son\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eMorning, Noon, and Night\u003c\/em\u003e; and \u003cem\u003eGalapagos George\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMerrill, Christine Herman:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Twig C. George spent hours observing dolphins and collecting stories at the Natioanl Aquarium in Baltimore. She is the daughter of Jean Craighead George, and this is her first book for children.\u003cbr\u003e Ms. George lives in Cockeysville, MD. \u003cp\u003e Christine Herman Merrill is one of America's foremost animal portrait painters. She has also illustrated Animals Who Have Won Our Hearts and There's an Owl in the Shower, both by Jean Craighead George. Ms. Merrill lives in Baltimore, MD.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeorge, Jean Craighead:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJean Craighead George\u003c\/strong\u003e wrote over one hundred books for children and young adults. Her novel \u003cem\u003eJulie of the Wolves \u003c\/em\u003ewon the Newbery Medal in 1973, and she received a 1960 Newbery Honor for \u003cem\u003eMy Side of the Mountain\u003c\/em\u003e. Born into a family of famous naturalists, Jean spent her entire career writing books that celebrated the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50626772730130,"sku":"9780064406826","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_40e39918-05cf-4398-8182-b53ff0d6deea.jpg?v=1732668642","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/theres-an-owl-in-the-shower-9780064406826","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}