{"product_id":"the-unbudgeable-curmudgeon-hardcover","title":"The Unbudgeable Curmudgeon - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMatthew Burgess\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eFiona Woodcock\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA BANK STREET BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"For any kid or parent that's having a bit of a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day, this book is an instant pick me up. Great for siblings, too!\" --Red Tricycle \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"After reading aloud, listeners might discover their own ways to unbudge curmudgeons.\"--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Playful language and a subtly rhyming text create an enjoyable read-aloud about frustrations and bad moods.\" --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat do you do with a curmudgeon that just won't budge? Why, shake off the grumpy 'tude and embrace the fun! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHave you ever seen a curmudgeon that \u003ci\u003elooks\u003c\/i\u003e like your brother, but is in such a bad mood you hardly recognize him? You can try all the peanut butter sandwiches and brownies you have, but he is not moving. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNothing works, especially nudging, and he just makes you so grumpy that eventually you have no choice but to fight back--and then... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHave you ever \u003ci\u003ebecome\u003c\/i\u003e a curmudgeon that just won't budge? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMatthew Burgess's playful depiction of bad moods and sibling rivalry is matched perfectly by Fiona Woodcock's unique childlike art style.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatthew Burgess is the author of \u003ci\u003eEnormous Smallness: A Story of E. E. Cummings\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Kris Di Giacomo. He has been a poet-in-residence in New York City elementary schools through the Teachers \u0026amp; Writers Collaborative since 2001, and he is currently completing his PhD at the CUNY Graduate Center. His work has appeared in various magazines and journals, and he recently received an award from the Fund for Poetry. He teaches creative writing and composition at Brooklyn College and lives in Brooklyn, New York. Follow him on Twitter at @MatthewBurgess. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFiona Woodcock attended the Glasgow School of Art and, since her graduation, has been working freelance on animated films, commercials, and illustration assignments. Fiona likes to draw with children's blow pens, and experiments with cutting stencils and printing techniques. She finds this playful approach inspires fresh ways to visualize ideas. Her previous books include \u003ci\u003eHiding Heidi\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePoppy and the Blooms\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePoppy, Buttercup, Bluebell \u0026amp; Dandy\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in London. See more of her work at fionawoodcock.com.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 10.1 x 8.7 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 March 12, 2019\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 Unbudgeable Curmudgeon\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 3.1\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":51755788665120,"sku":"9780399556623","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e892e12c4fb1e274345edc808b79f675.webp?v=1780068507","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-unbudgeable-curmudgeon-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}