{"product_id":"on-account-of-the-gum-9781452181547","title":"On Account of the Gum","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn Account of the Gum \u003c\/em\u003eis a book about how the best intentions lead to some of the worst (and funniest) ideas \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerious humor abounds in this story about one kid's hilarious misadventures with gum, and the cumulative buildup of stuff stuck in hair.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the madcap mind of Adam Rex\u003c\/strong\u003e comes a book about the improbable, downright bizarre remedies for a problem kids have faced since the creation of gum. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Features hilarious text with unexpected turns and fun rhymes\u003cbr\u003e- Wacky suggestions make this prime for constant giggles and repeat reading\u003cbr\u003e- Author Adam Rex has a funny, smart, and relatable style \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you get gum out of your hair--a pair of scissors? Butter? The cat? Call your aunt, she'll know what to do. She doesn't? Try the fire department  \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith each page turn, this situation--relatable to any family--grows stickier and more desperate.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- A wonderful blend of light wordplay, zany humor, and a timeless topic\u003cbr\u003e- Perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eThe Day the Crayons Quit \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eIf You Ever Want to Bring an Alligator to School, Don't \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Great gift for parents, grandparents, teachers, librarians, booksellers, and educators who are looking for a funny, relatable tale to read out loud\u003cbr\u003e- Add it the the shelf with books like \u003cem\u003eWe Don't Eat Our Classmates\u003c\/em\u003e by Ryan T. Higgins, \u003cem\u003eThe Legend of Rock Paper Scissors \u003c\/em\u003eby Drew Daywalt, and \u003cem\u003eThe Bad Seed\u003c\/em\u003e by Jory John.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Chronicle Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/06\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781452181547\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 56\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.10h x 9.30w x 0.60d","brand":"Adam Rex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36651505057948,"sku":"9781452181547","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_078bbb24-ebbb-460b-a760-f11aac7263b5.jpg?v=1603877770","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/on-account-of-the-gum-9781452181547","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}