{"product_id":"the-important-book-hardcover","title":"The Important Book - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMargaret Wise Brown\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLeonard Weisgard\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMargaret Wise Brown, the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of the perennial classics \u003cem\u003eGoodnight Moon \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eRunaway Bunny\u003c\/em\u003e, asks children to think deeply about the importance of everyday objects, from apples to spoons. With lyrical words and vivid illustrations by Caldecott winner Leonard Weisgard, \u003cem\u003eThe Important Book\u003c\/em\u003e shows children just how important everyday objects can be. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is the most important thing about a spoon? The fact that you can eat with it? What about an apple? Or a shoe? This book\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ehelps curious preschoolers notice important details about their everyday surroundings, like daisies are white, rain is wet, and a spoon is used for eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the important thing about \u003cem\u003eThe Important Book\u003c\/em\u003e is that the book resonates long after it's closed. What's most important about many familiar things--like rain and wind, apples and daisies--is suggested in rhythmic words and vivid pictures. \"A perfect book. The text establishes a word game which tiny children will accept with glee,\" said \u003cem\u003eKirkus\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChosen as a \"Teachers' Top 100 Books for Children\" by the American National Education Association.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Rekindles the sense of wonder we were born with. True poetry about perceiving the world around us.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e-- Mark Frauenfelder\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e, BoingBoing \u003c\/em\u003emagazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe important thing about \u003cem\u003e The Important Book\u003c\/em\u003e -- is that you let your child tell you what is important about the sun and the moon and the wind and the rain and a bug and a bee and a chair and a table and a pencil and a bear and a rainbow and a cat \u003cem\u003e(if he wants to).\u003c\/em\u003e For the important thing about \u003cem\u003e The Important Book\u003c\/em\u003e is that the book goes on long after it is closed.What is most important about many familiar things -- like rain and wind, apples and daisies -- is suggested in rhythmic words and vivid pictures. 'A perfect book . . . the text establishes a word game which tiny children will accept with glee.' -- K. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.34 x 10.41 x 7.7 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 19, 1999\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Important Book\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.9\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51753406333216,"sku":"9780060207205","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/63ae417dcab378a650ffdfa664f3e942.webp?v=1780019344","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-important-book-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}