{"product_id":"this-is-a-good-story-9781481429351","title":"This Is a Good Story","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eParents' Choice Recommended\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"An imaginative and creative way of educating readers about effective storytelling and elements of style. Great for sharing one-on-one or in a language arts classroom.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"This tongue-in-cheek way of delivering the rules of creative writing is clever, and paired with Le Huche's earnest, childlike illustrations, it seems to be aimed at giving helpful direction to aspiring young creators.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom E.B. White Read Aloud author Adam Lehrhaupt comes an inspiring new picture book that takes apart the pieces of a story--hero, heroine, setting, conflict--and asks the reader to put the story back together again. This is a good story...or is it? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs a child takes her pencil and begins to draw pictures for a story, the narrator takes her and the reader through a rollicking sequence of events in this classic tale of bad guys and townsfolk and dungeons. With simplicity and flair, Adam tells a story and then a meta-story of the parts of the story at once! \u003ci\u003eThis Is a Good Story \u003c\/i\u003eis a wonderful primer on the parts of a story and an imaginative way to encourage creative thinking, writing, and storytelling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdam Lehrhaupt's first picture book, \u003ci\u003eWarning: Do Not Open This Book!\u003c\/i\u003e, received the E.B. White Read Aloud Honor Award, was an ALA Notable Book, and a \u003ci\u003eHuffPost\u003c\/i\u003e Notable Book.\u003ci\u003e School Library Journal \u003c\/i\u003ecalled it, \"More fun than a barrel of monkeys.\" He is also the author of \u003ci\u003ePlease, Open This Book!\u003c\/i\u003e, which was named a Wanda Gag Comstock Read Aloud Honor Book, and \u003ci\u003eIdea Jar\u003c\/i\u003e. Adam has traveled to six continents, performed on Broadway, and lived on a communal farm. He currently lives in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with his wife, sons, and two bizarre dogs. Visit him online at AdamLehrhaupt.com. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMagali le Huche was born in Paris. She studied illustration in Strasbourg then returned to Paris where she works on children's books and for the press. She regularly teaches workshops for children.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster\/Paula Wiseman Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50466551333138,"sku":"9781481429351","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e2cec9b3-188e-4135-b7d9-0d3c234defb6.jpg?v=1730123176","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/this-is-a-good-story-9781481429351","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}