{"product_id":"the-grizzled-grist-does-not-exist-hardcover","title":"The Grizzled Grist Does Not Exist! - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJuliette Maciver\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSarah Davis\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn exuberant read aloud story about a school trip outdoors with rhyming word play and madcap energy, set against the quiet observant Liam. From the award-winning creators of \u003cem\u003eThat's Not a Hippopotamus\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt's the class trip to Dismal Hills wilderness. The children aren't worried about the legendary Grizzled Grist who lives here; they're excited to show off their outdoor skills--foraging, climbing, trapping and hiking. No one's impressed with quiet and observant Liam's skill of hiding. But it turns out a hider can see what others think does not exist.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA hider moves with soundless ease and treads as softly as the breeze.\u003cbr\u003e At times, a hider barely breathes--but what is this the hider sees?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen the children and their frazzled teacher walk confidently into disaster, observant Liam saves the day--a triumph for the quiet child no one notices. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis clever rhyming story for children aged 2 to 7 years features humor and call and refrain wordplay that will entertain toddlers, preschoolers and early readers. Children delight in spotting the elusive Grizzled Grist and identify with sweet Liam, the quiet but observant boy who no one listens to. Sarah Davis's charming and lively illustrations tell a different story about where Liam and the Grist are hiding on every page. Perfect for reading together again and again as a family, in the school classroom or independently, this picture book features a cast of diverse characters and funny and curious children.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e New Zealand born Juliette MacIver is the author of 19 much-loved picture books. She is studying part-time for a Master's degree in Linguistics. Her popular books are regularly shortlisted for awards.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Sarah Davis has illustrated more than 30 books. 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Kids will ask for it again and again just for the pure joy of joining in the hippo hunt.\"--\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorywraps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"A fantastic romp to read aloud, wonderful to share so the nuances in the illustrations can be fully appreciated. Recommended.\"--\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagpies Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 9.9 x 10.4 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 September 06, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766338584864,"sku":"9781776574155","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/17c7f736685a58c737d9b94e637fcffb.webp?v=1780290614","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-grizzled-grist-does-not-exist-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}