{"product_id":"the-perilous-performance-at-milkweed-meadow-hardcover","title":"The Perilous Performance at Milkweed Meadow - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eElaine Dimopoulos\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDoug Salati\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eButternut and the meadow creatures return in this middle-grade adventure sequel that will charm animal-loving fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Tale of Despereaux \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eClarice the Brave. \u003c\/i\u003eIllustrated by Caldecott winner Doug Salati.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter their remarkable rescue, the meadow creatures are back--now closer than ever and with beloved rabbit Butternut still captivating them all with her storytelling. But when a dazzling group of traveling turkeys shows up and persuades the meadow creatures to join them in putting on performance, Butternut is not sure she can find her place in all the excitement. She questions her storytelling abilities compared to this new crew. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen it turns out the turkeys--and the grand show--are not what they seem, Butternut's family and friends are suddenly in imminent danger. Butternut must figure out how to trust herself and find help. In the end, the hope is that friendship will win once more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBeautiful and arresting black-and-white illustrations bring the animals to life in this nail-biting and heartwarming story about trust: trusting our instincts, trusting our creative talents, and trusting those who know and love us, even when it's hard.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElaine Dimopoulos\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Remarkable Rescue at Milkweed Meadow\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTurn the Tide\u003c\/i\u003e, a middle-grade novel-in-verse inspired by real-world environmental activism. She is also the author of \u003ci\u003eMaterial Girls\u003c\/i\u003e, a young adult dystopian novel. Elaine served as the Associates of the Boston Public Library Writer-in-Residence and has taught writing at Simmons University and GrubStreet. She lives in Massachusetts with her family. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCaldecott medalist \u003cb\u003eDoug Salati\u003c\/b\u003e is the the author and illustrator of \u003ci\u003eHot Dog, \u003c\/i\u003ewhich won the 2023 Caldecott Medal.\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eHe is also the illustrator of several books for children, including \u003ci\u003ePip and Zip\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Lawrence in the Fall\u003c\/i\u003e. www.dougsalati.com\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.4 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 21, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51748451025184,"sku":"9781623544270","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/794aa4b6688ff05da88bdf2bc19ac79a.webp?v=1779910111","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-perilous-performance-at-milkweed-meadow-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}