{"product_id":"children-of-the-forest-hardcover","title":"Children of the Forest - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMatt Myers\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo siblings set off for adventure in the untamed wilds... of their own backyard.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePairing a serious text with charming illustrations that show the mundane truth of the kids' adventurous roaming, \u003ci\u003eChildren of the Forest\u003c\/i\u003e is an ode to imaginative play and the wild fun you can have while staying close to home. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWe are wild.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWe are children of the forest.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWe were raised by wolves.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGrabbing a bow and quiver, a kid sets off, toddler sister in tow, to live off the land-- in the expanses of their own backyard. First, they sneak past their snoozing father to pilfer supplies from the refrigerator, but only what they need. After that, they're utterly on their own. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOut in these uncharted spaces they encounter many dangers, from a ferocious mountain lion (a house cat) to a hulking canine beast (their dog). When the sun dips low, they make a camp complete with defenses to ward off predators. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMatt Myers's cool self-serious text is juxtaposed with whimsical art depicting the playful antics of backyard life, making for a tale full of delight for imaginative children.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatt Myers\u003c\/b\u003e is the author and illustrator of \u003ci\u003eHum and Swish\u003c\/i\u003e and the illustrator of many books for children, including\u003ci\u003e Battle Bunny, A Dog Named Doug\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Infamous Ratsos\u003c\/i\u003e series, which won a Geisel Honor. When he's not painting or writing, he likes to build things, dig in the dirt, and hang out with his chickens. Matt lives in Charlotte, North Carolina with his wife Maya, also a Holiday House author.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 10.7 x 8.7 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 April 26, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766907830560,"sku":"9780823447671","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a73cb130175b4053806043a8b981a055.webp?v=1780300838","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/children-of-the-forest-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}