{"product_id":"school-for-woodland-creatures","title":"School for Woodland Creatures","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t★ \" \n\u003cb\u003eTaps into the best elements of classic bedtime read-alouds\u003c\/b\u003e...Cheery comforts and the lightest of personality clashes define this newest entry in an already wonderful series.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e★ \"[A] clever, endearing story. \n\u003cb\u003eFans of Winnie the Pooh and Jill Barklem's \"Brambly Hedge\" will find lots to love, and laugh about\u003c\/b\u003e, in this latest romp into Hedge Hollow.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003cb\u003eGently explores the complicated feelings\u003c\/b\u003e that accompany a friend making new friends, as Annika Mae does, and finding confidence during times of change.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eBooklist \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Quietly brilliant, Castillo's Our Friend Hedgehog series is \n\u003cb\u003ea guileless masterpiece\u003c\/b\u003e--a beautiful reminder that there is no such thing as a bad day spent in the company of good friends.\" --Philip \u0026amp; Erin Stead, Caldecott Medal winning author and illustrator of \n\u003ci\u003eA Sick Day for Amos McGee\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A story of friendship and gentle adventures overland and underground echo the classic Hundred Acre Wood. \n\u003cb\u003eA great story to discuss how to navigate change in life and how being a good friend, and making friends, makes change easier.\u003c\/b\u003e A cast of endearingly illustrated characters celebrate how friendships form: through selfless acts of kindness.\" --Kathryn Aalto, NYT bestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Natural World of Winnie the Pooh\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Such a \n\u003cb\u003ebeautiful\u003c\/b\u003e, \n\u003cb\u003eimmersive\u003c\/b\u003e, \n\u003cb\u003eand tender\u003c\/b\u003e world Lauren Castillo continues to craft in both story and art. Shine on, Hedgehog and friends!\" --Matthew Cordell, Caldecott Medal winning author and illustrator of \n\u003ci\u003eWolf in the Snow\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003cb\u003eEvery book in this wonderful series feels like the warmest hug\u003c\/b\u003e, from Castillo's cozy illustrations to the lovable woodland friends of Hedge Hollow. Another uplifting tale filled with charm, encouragement to help school-day anxieties, and the sweet affirmation of the beautiful (unique) ways we express ourselves.\" --Jonathan Stutzman, NYT bestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eTiny T-Rex and the Impossible Hug\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLAUREN CASTILLO\u003c\/b\u003e studied illustration at the Maryland Institute College of Art and received her MFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. She is the author and illustrator of the 2015 Caldecott Honor-winning book \n\u003ci\u003eNana in the City\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as \n\u003ci\u003eThe Troublemaker\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eMelvin and the Boy\u003c\/i\u003e. 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