{"product_id":"knight-owl","title":"Knight Owl (The Knight Owl #1)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e#1 \u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES \u003c\/i\u003eBESTSELLER \u003c\/b\u003e- \u003cb\u003e CALDECOTT HONOR AWARD WINNER - \u003ci\u003eUSA TODAY \u003c\/i\u003eBESTSELLER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Denise gives youngsters an old-fashioned story with an amusing twist and a cute-as-a-button protagonist that charms on every level. This will satisfy a wide range of readers, from \u003ci\u003eDragons Love Tacos \u003c\/i\u003efans to wannabe knights.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e-- \u003ci\u003eBooklist, starred review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA determined Owl builds strength and confidence in this medieval picture book about the real mettle of a hero: wits, humor, and heart. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the day he hatched, Owl dreamed of becoming a real knight. He may not be the biggest or the strongest, but his sharp nocturnal instincts can help protect the castle, especially since many knights have recently gone missing. While holding guard during Knight Night Watch, Owl is faced with the ultimate trial--a frightening intruder. It's a daunting duel by any measure. But what Owl lacks in size, he makes up for in good ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull of wordplay and optimism, this surprising display of bravery proves that cleverness (and friendship) can rule over brawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristopher Denise\u003c\/b\u003e is the award-winning creator of Knight Owl, which was a #1 New York Times bestseller; a Caldecott Honor Award winner; an ALA-ALSC Notable Book for Children; a Zena Sutherland Award winner for Excellence in Children's Literature; was hailed as a \"contemporary classic\" by NPR; and was named one of the best books of the year by The Washington Post, NPR, Kirkus Reviews, Bookpage, and Good Housekeeping. Christopher is also the illustrator of many critically acclaimed books for young readers, including Groundhug Day and Firefly Hollow. He invites you to visit him online at christopherdenise.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christopher Denise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46711672832285,"sku":"9780316310628","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/9095\/8877\/files\/9780316310628.jpg?v=1709237120","url":"https:\/\/www.anovelideaphilly.com\/products\/knight-owl","provider":"A Novel Idea on Passyunk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}