{"product_id":"carina-felina-hardcover","title":"Carina Felina - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCarmen Agra Deedy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eHenry Cole\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarmen Agra Deedy, New York Times best-selling author and one of Scholastic's most talented and cherished storytellers, retells a hilarious folktale set in Havana Cuba. Illustrated by the brilliant, award-winning artist, Henry Cole. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the first collaboration by this dynamic duo! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe trouble started with a parrot and a bad idea. Pepe the parrot was beak-over-claws in love...with a cat! \u003ci\u003eUntil....\u003c\/i\u003e ...With a gobble and slurp, Carina swallows that parrot whole! In fact--she eats everyone in her wake! A \u003ci\u003eflorista\u003c\/i\u003e and her flowers, the \u003ci\u003ecarretaro\u003c\/i\u003e and his ox, a \u003ci\u003echivo\u003c\/i\u003e and his boy--and more! Who will be able to save the villagers from this bully of a cat? In a surprise turn of events, it's the smallest creatures of all who are able to overtake the mighty Carina Felina and show her that power does not always guarantee a victory! ​​​​​​​ Carmen Deedy's wickedly funny retelling combined with Henry Cole's hilarious, vividly colored artwork, combine to create an inspiring and satisfying story.​​​​​​​\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHenry Cole was an adored elementary school science teacher for sixteen years. He has since illustrated over 150 popular books (some of which he has also authored), including his wordless, award-winning picture books: \u003ci\u003eUnspoken: A Story from the Underground Railroad\u003c\/i\u003e, which was named a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Illustrated Children's Book; \u003ci\u003eOne Little Bag: An Amazing Journey\u003c\/i\u003e, which was named an ALA Notable Children's Book; and \u003ci\u003eForever Home: A Dog and Boy Love Story\u003c\/i\u003e, which received two starred reviews. He lives in Florida. To find out more about Henry, go to henrycole.net. \u003cbr\u003e Carmen Agra Deedy is one of America's foremost storytellers. Her many award-winning books include \u003ci\u003eThe Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet!\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eMartina the Beautiful Cockroach\u003c\/i\u003e, which received a Pura Belpré Honor; and her \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003e14 Cows for America\u003c\/i\u003e. Carmen was born in Havana, Cuba, and lives with her family in Atlanta, Georgia. You can learn more about her work at carmenagradeedy.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 01, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47392179847346,"sku":"9781338749168","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/4f66e6d69d4d8517a8de1309dbb891d7.webp?v=1777957378","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/carina-felina-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}