{"product_id":"wait-a-minotaur-9780823456338","title":"Wait a Minotaur","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhen his new school hallways start to feel like a labyrinth, how will Gus the minotaur and his human pal Nick stay calm and find their way to the correct classroom? Find out in this action-packed early reader from comics artist Jeffrey Ebbeler.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt's Nick's first day at a new school! As he walks in, he meets an easily excitable and impatient minotaur named Gus. It's Gus' first day, too--so he grabs Nick's hand and charges straight into the building. There's so much to see and do! They dance along with band practice, bounce around the school gym, end up in the boiler room, and. . . okay. They're lost. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThey may not know where to go, but they know what to do: wait a minute, calm down, and retrace their steps so they can find their classroom. Young comics readers are sure to resonate with comics illustrator Jeffrey Ebbeler's hilarious, slapstick take on a common coming-of-age experience--and parents will love the subtle lessons of patience and critical thinking. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eComics-lovers can now share the fun with their kids, students, siblings, and younger friends who are learning to read! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eI Like to Read(R) Comics\u003c\/b\u003e are perfect for kids who are challenged by or unengaged in reading, kids who love art, and the growing number of young comics fans. Filled with eye-catching art, humor, and terrific stories, these comics provide unique reading experiences for growing minds. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLike their award-winning \u003cb\u003eI Like to Read(R)\u003c\/b\u003e counterpart, \u003cb\u003eI Like to Read(R) Comics\u003c\/b\u003e are created by celebrated artists and support reading comprehension to transform children into lifelong readers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJeffrey Ebbeler\u003c\/b\u003e has worked as an art director, book designer, and illustrator. He is a graduate of the Art Academy of Cincinnati. After college he worked for a puppet theater sculpting marionettes and performing. He has since become a full-time freelance illustrator and has illustrated over 40 children's books, including \u003ci\u003eOne Is a Feast for Mouse\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e Cinco de Mouse O!\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eHaunted House, Haunted Mouse\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eSnow Day for Mouse\u003c\/i\u003e, all by Judy Cox. He has also written and illustrated \u003ci\u003eI'm Ogre It, A Giant Mess, Kraken Me Up\u003c\/i\u003e, which was named a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50874716651794,"sku":"9780823456338","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7e97e695-cfd9-4fb1-a6d1-3b435582732c.jpg?v=1764073358","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/wait-a-minotaur-9780823456338","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}