{"product_id":"worm-and-bird-become-friends","title":"Worm \u0026 Bird Become Friends","description":"\u003cp\u003eChildren be delighted by Worm \u0026amp; Bird: Become Friends. They will read about how Worm and Bird strengthen their new and growing friendship. New readers will also enjoy the colorful illustrutions depicting the adventure Worm and Bird take.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorm \u0026amp; Bird Become Friends is a sweet and exciting story about trying new things and never giving up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne sunny morning, Worm sees a tall mountain in the distance. He has never noticed it before! Worm decides it is time for an adventure. On his way, he meets Bird, who has hurt her wing. The two new friends decide to climb the mountain together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut the trip is not easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fast stream almost carries Worm away.\u003cbr\u003eA giant rock blocks their path.\u003cbr\u003eA prickly bush stops them again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis heartwarming story teaches kids about friendship, bravery, and never giving up. Perfect for young readers who are ready for their own big adventures!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead-a-long fun with kids ages 2 to 5 with a read-alone interest level up to 9 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdvanced Praise: “I would definitely recommend to young readers for a lesson in patience and self-forgiveness,” - Rebecca Roman, a New York Public Library librarian\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaKenna Doherty is a lifelong booklover. Growing up, she collected books and found them to be a productive way to learn, grow, and connect with others. She got her first job as an intern at Macmillan's Tor Books in New York City and later worked at Blue River Press in Indianapolis. After graduating from Purdue University with a degree in communications, she spent the next three years teaching English to children in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile living there, MaKenna found her passion for helping young learners grow, and this inspired her to write. Her stories share critical life lessons and encourage others to never give up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Illustrator\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt a young age, Stefanie Geyer attended drawing classes with her mother. This lead to a career in art illustration as she pursued her education at the American Academy of Art in Chicago. Stefanie now lives in Winamac, Indiana with her boyfriend, four dogs, and cat, where she continues to illustrate children’s books. You can find more of her artwork at Stefaniegeyerillustration.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rubber Ducky Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":67683248439369,"sku":"9781947141674","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/1547\/3737\/files\/Web-Front-WB.jpg?v=1792008831","url":"https:\/\/www.cardinalpubshop.com\/products\/worm-and-bird-become-friends","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}