{"product_id":"the-shrinking-of-treehorn-paperback","title":"The Shrinking of Treehorn - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFlorence Parry Heide\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eEdward Gorey\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eLane Smith\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"If you want to pretend you're shrinking, that's all right,\" said Treehorn's mother, \"as long as you don't do it at the table.\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNo one around seems to appreciate what Treehorn's going through, when he starts shrinking after playing a strange board game. His parents are busy, his friends laugh at him, and he even gets sent to the Principal's office for shrinking. Or was it shirking? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Clearly, the adults in his life have no clue and can't help. In the end, Treehorn figures it out on his own, and all is well. . . . At least until he turns green. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis oddly offbeat, surreal, and funny story is illustrated with Edward Gorey's signature pen and ink drawings. It will appeal to any kid who feels they're not truly seen or heard by the grown-ups in their life. Works for adults, too. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis 50th Anniversary edition includes an appreciation from Caldecott Honoree Lane Smith, illustrator of \u003ci\u003eThe Stinky Cheese Man\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn ALA Notable Children's Book \u003cbr\u003e A New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlorence Parry Heide (1919 - 2011) was a prolific author of children's books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Shrinking of Treehorn\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePrincess Hyacinth\u003c\/i\u003e. Heide wrote dozens of other books of prose and poetry and dedicated her career to works that encouraged the curiosity of young readers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLane Smith is the illustrator of\u003ci\u003e The Stinky Cheese Man \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs! \u003c\/i\u003eby Jon Scieszka. He wrote and illustrated include \u003ci\u003eThere Is a Tribe of Kids\u003c\/i\u003e which won the Kate Greenaway medal in 2017, and \u003ci\u003eGrandpa Green \u003c\/i\u003ewhich was a 2012 Caldecott Honor book. His books have been awarded the\u003ci\u003e New York Times \u003c\/i\u003eBest Illustrated award five times. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEdward Gorey (1925 - 2000) remains one our most recognizable artists, and his distinctive pen-and-ink style has illustrated everything from the iconic alphabet book \u003ci\u003eThe Gashlycrumb Tinies\u003c\/i\u003e to posters for the New York City Ballet to the opening credits of PBS's Mystery. Gorey, in his distinctive raccoon coat, was nearly as renowned as his illustration and he was a tireless lover of the ballet. His work endures, and he is still a celebrated illustrator today. Throughout his career, Gorey wrote more than 100 books, and he illustrated works for T.S. Eliot, Edward Lear, John Updike, Charles Dickens, H.G. Wells, and Bram Stoker. He was a master of dark humor, a lover and supporter of the arts, and a caretaker for animals.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 5.9 x 6.8 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 October 05, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767985701152,"sku":"9780823449842","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/994c26de73913f1560450db90db1f172.webp?v=1780322179","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-shrinking-of-treehorn-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}