{"product_id":"full-belly-bowl-hardcover","title":"Full Belly Bowl - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWendy Anderson Halperin\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eJim Aylesworth\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDear Friend, \u003c\/i\u003e the tiny note reads, \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eIn appreciation of your kindness and generosity, \u003cbr\u003eI leave you this Full Belly Bowl. \u003cbr\u003eYou need never know hunger again. \u003cbr\u003eUse it wisely or it will be a burden. \u003cbr\u003eTo empty, pour it out. \u003cbr\u003eWhen not in use, store it upside down and out of reach of children. \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"What on earth is a Full Belly Bowl?\" the very old man wonders -- but he soon finds out. No matter how much he eats from it, the bowl magically refills itself. For the first time in a long time, the old man isn't hungry. Then he discovers that the bowl can refill itself with other things -- even his one copper coin -- and now it looks like he'll never want for anything again! \u003cbr\u003e His excitement makes him careless, however, and as he hurries off to spend some of his new wealth, he leaves the bowl right side up. And who can say what might get into the Full Belly Bowl in his absence? \u003cbr\u003e Fully realized in Wendy Halperin's beautiful and intricate illustrations, Jim Aylesworth's whimsical folktale will delight readers while striking a note of caution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWendy Anderson Halperin is an acclaimed artist who has illustrated dozens of books for children, including \u003ci\u003eLet's Go Home\u003c\/i\u003e by Cynthia Rylant, \u003ci\u003eSoft House\u003c\/i\u003e by Jane Yolen, and \u003ci\u003eTurn, Turn, Turn!\u003c\/i\u003e by Peter Seeger. She lives in South Haven, Michigan. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJim Aylesworth\u003c\/b\u003e has written many books for young readers, including \u003ci\u003eThe Completed Hickory Dickory Dock\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMother Halverson's New Cat.\u003c\/i\u003e Of \u003ci\u003eThe Goodnight Kiss, Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e has said his \"melodic story...with its strings of prepositional phrases and its elusive sense of connectedness will mesmerize kids.\" Mr. Aylesworth marks his proudest accomplishments as having been a first-grade teacher for nearly twenty-five years. He lives with his family in Hinsdale, Illinois.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 11.34 x 8.87 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 October 01, 1999\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Young Hoosier Book Award (2002)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden Sower Award (2002)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Clover Award (2001)\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 Full Belly Bowl\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 4.6\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":51756943802656,"sku":"9780689810336","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/1bbfae6e9ff837c5f43839b679d14c5d.webp?v=1780089885","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/full-belly-bowl-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}