{"product_id":"a-case-of-the-zaps-hardcover","title":"A Case of the Zaps - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlex Boniello\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eApril Lavalle\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJames Kwan\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA charming and heartfelt picture book that's a great way to start a conversation about anxiety and mental health with readers a few generations old or fresh off the assembly line!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeet 3.14159265358979323846264338327950 . . . Or Pi, for short. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Pi's just like any other kid robot: They love to listen to music, play with their dog, and hang out with their friends. And when their teacher announces a field trip to Olde Silicon Valley, Pi couldn't be more excited! They daydream of all the awesome things they want to see and do there--but also begin to worry about all the things that could go wrong . . . Then, on the way home, Pi feels a \u003ci\u003eZAP\u003c\/i\u003e! They try to avoid the strange feeling, but the Zaps keep happening. Pi doesn't understand. They have a firewall installed! What could be going on? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A tale with equal parts humor and heart, \u003ci\u003eA Case of the Zaps\u003c\/i\u003e is a great way to begin talking about mental health and anxiety for readers of all ages.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlex Boniello\u003c\/b\u003e is an actor, musician, singer, writer, and Tony Award-winning producer from New York City. Most recently, he starred as Connor Murphy in Broadway's \u003ci\u003eDear Evan Hansen\u003c\/i\u003e, and has also appeared as the voice of Moritz in Deaf West's revival of \u003ci\u003eSpring Awakening\u003c\/i\u003e and in numerous TV shows and films. Alongside April Lavalle, he's also a producer on \u003ci\u003eHadestown\u003c\/i\u003e, for which they both received Tony Awards. Boniello is a passionate advocate for mental health, having worked closely with some of the most prolific organizations in the country. \u003cb\u003eApril Lavalle\u003c\/b\u003e is an actor, comedian, writer, and Tony Award-winning producer living in New York City. As an actor, Lavalle has appeared on television and on stages throughout the world, and as a writer, she has been featured in publications such as Reductress, \u003ci\u003eMcSweeneys\u003c\/i\u003e, Medium, and Vulture. She is also a director for the Story Pirates, which celebrates the imaginations of children worldwide. \u003cb\u003eJames Kwan \u003c\/b\u003eis an animator and illustrator with a BFA from Pratt Institute. His picture books \u003ci\u003eDear Yeti\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHow It Feels to Be a Boat\u003c\/i\u003e received starred reviews from \u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e and were featured in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e. He was a character artist on \u003ci\u003eBoJack Horseman\u003c\/i\u003e and has also done animated, illustrated, and directed work with many clients including Microsoft and LEGO.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.7 x 10.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 16, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766107210016,"sku":"9781419756726","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/abcd5b02214d18fe6ac8093718e47d7e.webp?v=1780285657","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-case-of-the-zaps-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}