{"product_id":"how-to-ride-a-dragonfly-hardcover","title":"How to Ride a Dragonfly - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKitty Donohoe\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAnne Wilsdorf\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLike a laugh-out-loud spin on \u003ci\u003eThumbelina, \u003c\/i\u003ethis whimsical, beautifully illustrated picture book stars an adventurous little girl who shrinks down to the size of a bug and takes a tour of the swamp on a dragonfly's back.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHave you ever wanted to ride a dragonfly? Well, there's one problem... You're too big! But if you follow these simple steps, you'll be sure to have a fantastic journey: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eStep 1: \u003c\/i\u003e Put a rose petal in your pocket at sunrise, which will make you shrink. But don't forget: you \u003ci\u003emust \u003c\/i\u003ereturn by sunset-- or else you'll stay shrunk!\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eStep 2: \u003c\/i\u003e Pick a blade of grass and lasso the first dragonfly that buzzes by--we'll call her Priscilla. Climb aboard!\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eStep 3: \u003c\/i\u003e Joust a bumblebee, groove to the Beetle Band, dine with fairies, and have an adventure. Watch out for the frogs! They love to eat dragonflies, and Priscilla looks quite tasty...\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003eOh, dear! The sun is almost touching the mountains. Can you and Priscilla zip back in time before sunset? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith a delightfully funny text by an elementary school teacher and deliciously playful artwork by a beloved illustrator, here is the perfect picture book for any child in search of adventure!\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKitty Donohoe has enjoyed teaching students in Santa Monica for many years. She received her BA as well as a Master's in Education from UCLA. Every summer, she attends institutes at Columbia University's TCRWP on teaching reading and writing to young people. Originally from the Great Central Valley of California, Kitty now lives with her husband outside of Los Angeles. HOW TO RIDE A DRAGONFLY is her debut book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnne Wilsdorf has illustrated over twenty books for children, including Pat Zietlow Miller's beloved \u003ci\u003eSophie's Squash \u003c\/i\u003ewhich received four starred reviews, in addition to an Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Honor and a Charlotte Zotolow Honor. Anne also illustrated its sequel \u003ci\u003eSophie's Squash Go to School\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as Peggy Archer's \u003ci\u003eA Hippy-Hoppy Toad, \u003c\/i\u003eSusan McElroy Montanari's \u003ci\u003eMy Dog's a Chicken\u003c\/i\u003e, Elizabeth Bluemle's \u003ci\u003eDogs on the Bed\u003c\/i\u003e, and Eileen Spinelli's \u003ci\u003eThe Best Story. \u003c\/i\u003eShe lives in Switzerland.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.41 x 10.25 x 10.33 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 May 23, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766635266336,"sku":"9780593175644","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c5748224d338633b9ce0e12a4f7f743b_b940b78e-e9e8-4826-a20a-1b0d28df2c7e.webp?v=1780295927","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/how-to-ride-a-dragonfly-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}