{"product_id":"verdi-9780152010287","title":"Verdi","description":"Deep in the jungle where all the pythons are green, Verdi is born a little bit different. This gorgeously illustrated picture book from the creator of \u003cem\u003eStellaluna\u003c\/em\u003e sends a timely message to young readers about the importance of loving the skin you're in. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Young Verdi doesn't want to grow up big and green. He likes his bright yellow skin and sporty stripes. Besides, all the green snakes he meets are lazy, boring, and rude. When Verdi finds a pale green stripe stretching along his whole body, he tries every trick he can think of to get rid of it--and ends up in a heap of trouble. Despite his efforts, Verdi turns green, but to his delight, he discovers that being green doesn't mean he has to stop being himself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCannon, Janell:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Janell Cannon's picture books have won many awards and are beloved around the world. She is the author and illustrator of\u003ci\u003e Verdi, Crickwing, Pinduli, \u003c\/i\u003e and the long-time bestselling classic \u003ci\u003eStellaluna\u003c\/i\u003e. Born and raised in Minnesota, Ms. Cannon now lives in Southern California.","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50604288508178,"sku":"9780152010287","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_634417c9-f506-448d-91e7-5950ff1752b4.jpg?v=1732257953","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/verdi-9780152010287","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}