{"product_id":"the-creature-of-habit-tries-his-best-hardcover","title":"The Creature of Habit Tries His Best - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJennifer E. Smith\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLeo Espinosa\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Creature of Habit is back in this humorous picture book that tackles a perennial challenge for every kid - learning to ride a bike! This story celebrates the power of persistence and reminds us that sometimes, it's not about being the best but about giving it your best try!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOn the island of Habit, there lived a very big creature who was about to go on the ride of his life! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile he'd recently learned to try new things, the very big creature had also learned that he wasn't always very good at everything. It turned out trying was hard! The kind of hard that made him stomp his feet and roar his biggest roar . . . and sometimes even feel like quitting. And learning to ride a bike? That was really hard--every time he tried, he wobbled and fell right off. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut the very big creature wouldn't give up. He might not ever be the best at riding a bike, but maybe--just maybe--he could be the best at trying to ride one. After all, trying was a lot like sticking with something--and he was already an expert at that! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCharming and vibrantly illustrated by award-winning artist Leo Espinosa, Jennifer E. Smith's picture book about a character with big feelings tackles the ups and downs of learning something new with humor, reminding readers to take pride in each effort to try again -- big or small.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJennifer E. Smith\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Creature of Habit\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by the award-winning Leo Espinosa, and nine novels for young adults, including \u003ci\u003eThe Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWindfall, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eField Notes on Love\u003c\/i\u003e. She earned a master's degree in creative writing from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, and her work has been translated into thirty-three languages. She lives in Los Angeles. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeo Espinosa\u003c\/b\u003e is a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling illustrator and designer from Bogotá, Colombia. His picture books include\u003ci\u003e The Creature of Habit \u003c\/i\u003eby Jennifer E. Smith, \u003ci\u003eNo More Naps \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eNO is All I Know! \u003c\/i\u003eby Chris Grabenstein, \u003ci\u003eIslandborn \u003c\/i\u003eby Junot Diaz, for which he was awarded a Pura Belpre illustrator award, and \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe World Belonged to Us\u003c\/i\u003e by Jacqueline Woodson. Leo's award-winning illustrations have been recognized by \u003ci\u003eAmerican Illustration, Communication Arts, Pictoplasma, 3x3, \u003c\/i\u003e and the Society of Illustrators. In addition, he has given multiple lectures and workshops at schools and institutions such as Parsons School of Design and Pratt Institute as well as serving on the faculty of the Rhode Island School of Design.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 11.7 x 9.9 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 November 19, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51763200164128,"sku":"9780593434611","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/bb41ae2617ac76d8ff65e4634e3365cc.webp?v=1780229489","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-creature-of-habit-tries-his-best-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}