{"product_id":"four-friends-in-autumn-hardcover","title":"Four Friends in Autumn - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTomie dePaola\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTomie dePaola\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's a beautiful fall day -- perfect for dinner with friends. But will it ever be time to eat? \u003cbr\u003e It's autumn  \u003cbr\u003e The air is cool and crisp, and the leaves have changed to bright golds and reds. \u003cbr\u003e Mistress Pig wants to celebrate her favorite season by cooking a big feast for her friends. \u003cbr\u003e Mister Frog, Missy Cat, and Master Dog can't wait to taste all the delicious food. But why is it taking so long for Mistress Pig to come out of the kitchen? \u003cbr\u003e You'll never believe what happened to dinner  \u003cbr\u003e Join Tomie dePaola's beloved characters as they realize that every meal tastes better when served with a healthy dollop of friendship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTomie dePaola (1934-2020) was the beloved author and\/or illustrator of more than 270 books for young readers, including the children's classic, \u003ci\u003eStrega Nona\u003c\/i\u003e. He was the recipient of the Newbery Honor, Caldecott Honor, and the 2011 Children's Literature Legacy Award for \"significant and lasting contribution to children's literature.\" A native of Connecticut, Mr. dePaola studied at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and spent much of his life in New London, New Hampshire. Visit his work online at Tomie.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.44 x 10.12 x 7.86 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 September 01, 2004\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 Four Friends in Autumn\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 2.2\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":51756958318880,"sku":"9780689859809","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/3c83d618306c1143b2b0d19a35235fcb.webp?v=1780090255","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/four-friends-in-autumn-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}