{"product_id":"a-stickler-valentine-hardcover","title":"A Stickler Valentine - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLane Smith\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStickler, the woodland creature from the mind of award-winning author-illustrator Lane Smith, returns to celebrate Valentine's Day by giving his friends his favorite gift: sticks. A humorous and witty friendship story that encourages kindness and empathy.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStickler, a one-of-a-kind creature made of sticks, is giving his friends Valentine's Day sticks, but none of them are interested in Valentine's sticks. Crow says he prefers fine, shiny things, Beaver likes receiving funny cards, and Wolf doesn't care for Valentine's sticks - they're too small to chew on! When Stickler tries to offer Cat a Valentine stick, she does \u003ci\u003enot \u003c\/i\u003ewant one. \"Hmm...\" he wonders, \"Maybe Valentine's Day is not about what Stickler loves, but what \u003ci\u003eothers\u003c\/i\u003e love.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStickler has an idea: he will give Cat a gift he knows she wants. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLane Smith, the award-winning illustrator of \u003ci\u003eGiraffe Problems\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Stinky Cheese Man, \u003c\/i\u003e presents a story about showing friendship and being thoughtful with humor and wit. Featuring the return of the irresistible Stickler (first seen in \u003ci\u003eA Gift for Nana\u003c\/i\u003e), this lighthearted picture book celebrates the ways we show kindness and love in gestures big or small.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLane Smith \u003c\/b\u003eis the author-illustrator of numerous award-winning and bestselling books for children. He is the recipient of the Kate Greenaway Medal, two Caldecott Honors, five \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Illustrated Book selections, and lifetime achievements from the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art and the Society of illustrators. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eStickler Loves the World\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Stickler Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eA Gift for Nana\u003c\/i\u003e. He also illustrated \u003ci\u003ePenguin Problems\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGiraffe Problems\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eCat Problems\u003c\/i\u003e, all written by Jory John. Lane Smith lives in Connecticut with his wife, Molly Leach, an award-winning graphic designer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.7 x 11.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 02, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47368070070450,"sku":"9798217025350","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/I0NhHwLbtl9798217025350.webp?v=1777572886","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/a-stickler-valentine-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}