{"product_id":"squirrel-seeks-chipmunk-a-modest-bestiary-paperback","title":"Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Sedaris\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eIan Falconer\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing David Sedaris's unique blend of hilarity and heart, this new illustrated collection of animal-themed tales is an utter delight. Though the characters may not be human, the situations in these stories bear an uncanny resemblance to the insanity of everyday life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \"The Toad, the Turtle, and the Duck,\" three strangers commiserate about animal bureaucracy while waiting in a complaint line. In \"Hello Kitty,\" a cynical feline struggles to sit through his prison-mandated AA meetings. In \"The Squirrel and the Chipmunk,\" a pair of star-crossed lovers is separated by prejudiced family members. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith original illustrations by Ian Falconer, author of the bestselling \u003ci\u003eOlivia \u003c\/i\u003eseries of children's books, these stories are David Sedaris at his most observant, poignant, and surprising.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid Sedaris is a regular contributor to \u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker \u003c\/i\u003eand Public Radio International's \"This American Life.\" He is the author of the books \u003ci\u003eWhen You Are Engulfed in Flames\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMe Talk Pretty One Day, Naked, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eBarrel Fever\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.53 x 7.05 x 5.1 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 04, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51754307158304,"sku":"9780316038409","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/35e36bc8fcb3313855a6859c873643f3.webp?v=1780037421","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/squirrel-seeks-chipmunk-a-modest-bestiary-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}