{"product_id":"city-shapes-hardcover","title":"City Shapes - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDiana Murray\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBryan Collier\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHunt for shapes of all kinds on this journey through a bustling city, illustrated by four-time Caldecott Honoree Bryan Collier \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From shimmering skyscrapers to fluttering kites to twinkling stars high in the sky, everyday scenes become extraordinary as a young girl walks through her neighborhood noticing exciting new shapes at every turn. Far more than a simple concept book, \u003ci\u003eCity Shapes\u003c\/i\u003e is an explosion of life. Diana Murray's richly crafted yet playful verse encourages readers to discover shapes in the most surprising places, and Bryan Collier's dynamic collages add even more layers to each scene in this ode to city living.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiana Murray\u003c\/b\u003e loves to sit on her patio writing stories and poems, especially to the sound of passing showers. She is the author of many children's books, including \u003ci\u003eCity Shapes\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGrimelda\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003ci\u003eThe Very Messy Witch\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDoris the Bookasaurus\u003c\/i\u003e, and more. Her poems have appeared in magazines such as \u003ci\u003eHighlights for Children, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eSpider\u003c\/i\u003e. Diana grew up in New York City and still lives nearby with her firefighter husband, two daughters, a lizard, and a hamster--all of whom enjoy sunny summer days. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eZoe Persico\u003c\/b\u003e is a lover of rainstorms rolling in on summer afternoons, and of all things color. She enjoys illustrating for children's books and animation, and some of her clients are Dreamworks TV, Sesame Workshop, American Girl, and more. Zoe grew up in the Midwest, and she currently resides in the Pacific Northwest where the rain never seems to really stop, but gives her plenty of excuses to go stomp in puddles.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 11.1 x 8.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 21, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e City Shapes\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51754348347680,"sku":"9780316370929","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/25eecd681c1069582a3fe413eda7c6bd.webp?v=1780037970","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/city-shapes-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}