{"product_id":"dear-beast-9780823444922","title":"Dear Beast","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eA jealous cat really, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ereally\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eREALLY\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e wants to drive away his young owner's new dog in this playful illustrated chapter book from a two-time Geisel Honor winner.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSimon has taken care of his owner, Andy, for many years. He's a good cat. Clean, responsible, and loyal. What more could a boy want? Even when Andy's dad moves out, Simon is certain that Andy doesn't need another pet. So why would Andy's dad adopt a DOG?  To make matters worse, the animal is a rude, rowdy troublemaker. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSimon's job is clear: the beast has got to go. He decides to write him a letter. Strongly worded, of course. But when the dog's response sets off an unexpected correspondence, Simon realizes the beast may be here to stay. Can he make room for another pet in Andy's life? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis funny and heartwarming collaboration between Geisel Honor and Edgar Award-winning author Dori Hillestad Butler and bestselling illustrator Kevan Atteberry is a tribute to the love of a good pet - and the joy found in new friendship. With nine chapters and adorable full-color illustrations on every spread, the series is a fun read for parents to share with kids. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Holiday House\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/28\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780823444922\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 80\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.20w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/15\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2020 pg. 97\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/15\/2020 pg. 65\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dori Hillestad Butler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36644911218844,"sku":"9780823444922","price":13.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_b78900d0-ce49-4197-879c-7821e231db1c.jpg?v=1603859783","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/dear-beast-9780823444922","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}