{"product_id":"the-important-book-9780060207205","title":"The Important Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMargaret Wise Brown, the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of the perennial classics \u003cem\u003eGoodnight Moon \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eRunaway Bunny\u003c\/em\u003e, asks children to think deeply about the importance of everyday objects, from apples to spoons. With lyrical words and vivid illustrations by Caldecott winner Leonard Weisgard, \u003cem\u003eThe Important Book\u003c\/em\u003e shows children just how important everyday objects can be. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is the most important thing about a spoon? The fact that you can eat with it? What about an apple? Or a shoe? This book\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ehelps curious preschoolers notice important details about their everyday surroundings, like daisies are white, rain is wet, and a spoon is used for eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the important thing about \u003cem\u003eThe Important Book\u003c\/em\u003e is that the book resonates long after it's closed. What's most important about many familiar things--like rain and wind, apples and daisies--is suggested in rhythmic words and vivid pictures. \"A perfect book. The text establishes a word game which tiny children will accept with glee,\" said \u003cem\u003eKirkus\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChosen as a \"Teachers' Top 100 Books for Children\" by the American National Education Association.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Rekindles the sense of wonder we were born with. True poetry about perceiving the world around us.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e-- Mark Frauenfelder\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e, BoingBoing \u003c\/em\u003emagazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e HarperCollins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/19\/1999\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780060207205\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 24\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.68lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.41h x 7.70w x 0.34d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader Quiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e106350 \/ Important Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.9 \/ \u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade \/ \u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Margaret Wise Brown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42916704682165,"sku":"9780060207205","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_d79b2cc5-32db-44b0-81a0-4f3e0000ea23.jpg?v=1687269041","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-important-book-9780060207205","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}