{"product_id":"the-book-of-not-entirely-useful-advice-hardcover","title":"The Book of Not Entirely Useful Advice - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eA. F. Harrold\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMini Grey\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom acclaimed writer A.F. Harrold comes a riotous poetry collection that encourages readers to think critically--perfect for fans of Shel Silverstein \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePacked with silly rhymes and witty wordplay, A.F. Harrold's poetry is positively bursting with fun--and advice. But it's not always the most useful. . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eNever apologize to a door you've walked into, unless it's a really special door.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eDon't serve a cat soup when the cat wants jelly. Tomato soup won't fill a feline belly.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eDon't put a rock in a roll, unless you hate having teeth.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAmong the seemingly nonsensical stanzas on onions, sausages, and kilted koalas are exercises in critical thinking--what advice should readers follow, and what should they dismiss? Harrold's short, clever poems work seamlessly alongside Mini Grey's vibrant art to create visual gags that will have readers in stitches. Both silly and poignant, this book is perfect for curious readers, poets, and cabbages everywhere \u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA. F. Harrold \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Afterward, The Imaginary, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Song from Somewhere Else\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as an English poet who writes and performs for adults and children. He is the owner of many books, a handful of hats, and one beard. He spends his spare time showing off on stage, at schools, and at home, and his non-spare time sitting around stroking his beard and writing things down. He lives in Reading, England, with a stand-up comedian and two cats. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMini Grey \u003c\/b\u003estudied sequential design at Brighton University before launching her first picture book, \u003ci\u003eEgg Drop\u003c\/i\u003e, in 2002. Trained in puppet making, set design, welding and carpentry, Mini's style has an unconventional flare and instantly recognizable quirkiness. Mini has now published thirteen picture books. Among numerous nominations and prizes, Mini has won the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal for \u003ci\u003eThe Adventures of the Dish \u0026amp; Spoon\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 10.1 x 7.6 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 March 23, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768811421984,"sku":"9781547606771","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/4b549b1284b27c3b20ab57645ab3f44f.webp?v=1780337860","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-book-of-not-entirely-useful-advice-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}