{"product_id":"merry-christmas-peanut-9780399176210","title":"Merry Christmas, Peanut!","description":"\u003cb\u003eA sweet (or is it salty?) Christmas story with heart, humor, and plenty of punny holiday cheer. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePeanut is going over the river and through the woods to his grandmother's house for Christmas, but getting there is a food-filled adventure for this little nut  First he gets stuck in a traffic jam (make that a traffic jelly), then the bridge is closed so he has to take a (gravy) boat across the river, where he gets lost in a forest of (cookies shaped like) Christmas trees  But while the delays dismay his friends and family, Peanut embraces his role as the Merry Christmas Nut to cheer them up. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this heart-warming and humorous Christmas tale based on the real-life adventures of one peanut -- including ice-skating on popsicles and making snow angels in powdered-sugar snow -- our food friends know that the true meaning of Christmas is joining with our loved ones to celebrate the joy of being together. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the creator of \u003ci\u003ePeanut Butter \u0026amp; Cupcake\u003c\/i\u003e, tihs book is perfect for every family who wants to giggle together this holiday season. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Terry Border's picture books: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMerry Christmas, Peanut \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"As with Border's previous books, the real delights come from his carefully and humorously staged scenes.\"--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Kids will be mesmerized by Border's clever photos, which imbue the peanuts with personality and a true sense of action. The message of kindness comes across with no overt religious references. Good nutty fun \"--\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMilk Goes to School\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A quirky read-aloud with offbeat humor and fun images that young readers will appreciate. A good choice to address the challenges of making new friends at school.\"--\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHappy Birthday, Cupcake \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"As in his earlier picture book, Border's characters are skillfully crafted food items with basic wire limbs arranged in simple landscapes....Preschoolers will be delighted with the visual mayhem.\"--\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeanut Butter \u0026amp; Cupcake\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Border's witty food comedy will lure children who are hungry for clever visual entertainment.\"--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" Z]any creative photographs.  A] read-aloud hit.\"--\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Philomel Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/17\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780399176210\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 10.20w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/04\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/15\/2017 pg. 58\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2018 pg. 32 - Recommended, Satisfactory\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader Quiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e192677 \/ Merry Christmas, Peanut!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.8 \/ \u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade \/ \u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Terry Border","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36637033070748,"sku":"9780399176210","price":16.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_61bd7050-b669-4cc1-b271-c66a370c6825.jpg?v=1603843700","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/merry-christmas-peanut-9780399176210","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}