{"product_id":"watersong-9781481468817","title":"Watersong","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eA New York Public Library Best Book for Kids\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eAn NCTE Notable Poetry Book\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"McCanna's carefully chosen words are nearly all onomatopoeia, a cacophony of water sounds that resonates on tongue and ear, demanding to be read aloud...Beautiful.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eReviews\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn glorious onomatopoeia, Tim McCanna takes the reader on a dazzling journey as a fox seeks shelter from a rainstorm. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eDrip\u003cbr\u003e Drop\u003cbr\u003e Plip\u003cbr\u003e Plop\u003cbr\u003e Pitter\u003cbr\u003e Patter\u003cbr\u003e Pat.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs the rain begins, a little fox seeks shelter. But then it builds and builds into to a torrential storm. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWash! Wham!\u003cbr\u003e Lash! Whirl!\u003cbr\u003e Bash! Swirl!\u003cbr\u003e Hiss! Slap! Slam!\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBoth a visual feast and a joy to read aloud, this stunning picture book showcases the power and beauty of nature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTim McCanna is the author of \u003ci\u003eBitty Bot's Big Beach Getaway\u003c\/i\u003e, an ALA Golden Duck Notable Picture Book; \u003ci\u003eWatersong\u003c\/i\u003e, a New York Public Library Best Book for Kids; and \u003ci\u003eIn a Garden\u003c\/i\u003e, a Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year. \u003ci\u003ePeach and Plum: Here We Come!\u003c\/i\u003e, the first book in the early graphic novel series, was his author-illustrator debut. When Tim isn't creating books for kids, he enjoys visiting schools, speaking at writing conferences, and mentoring upcoming authors for Storyteller Academy. Tim lives with his family in San Jose, California. Visit him at TimMcCanna.com. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRichard Smythe is making a splash in the book world with \u003ci\u003eBeep Beep Beep Time for Sleep\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWatersong\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDozy Bear and the Secret of Sleep\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eDinosong\u003c\/i\u003e. He's been drawing since he was little, when he would deface his sister's homework. Since then he has received an MFA in illustration from the University of Hertfordshire. Richard lives in the United Kingdom. Visit him online at Richard-Smythe.co.uk.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster\/Paula Wiseman Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50504667562258,"sku":"9781481468817","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_cca9f93f-7b27-4f8a-bf3a-e93b782ce726.jpg?v=1730824754","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/watersong-9781481468817","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}