{"product_id":"9781223187075","title":"Big Sister Coco 1: The Birthday Surprise","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBIG SISTER COCO #1: A Birthday Surprise\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy Jesse Byrd; illustrated by Lau Moraiti\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrint: November 1\/15, 2023; Online: November 9, 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Birthday Surprise.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy Jesse Byrd. Illus. by Lau Moraiti\u003cbr\u003e2023. 48p. Baker \u0026amp; Taylor\/Paw Prints, $15.99 (9781223187075); paper, $5.99\u003cbr\u003e(9781223187082); e-book, $5.99 (9781223187099). Gr. 1–3. 741.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this comics-style early reader containing three stories, the fun begins with Bo's birthday, which\u003cbr\u003eis happening in just three days! He is eager to open his present ahead of time and determined to\u003cbr\u003efind its secret hidden spot, and his older sister, Coco, signs up for the gift-hunting quest. One\u003cbr\u003eclue leads to the next, and they eventually find his present inside his toy box: tickets to the water\u003cbr\u003epark! In the next story, Bo’s birthday is here, and the siblings help each other decide what to\u003cbr\u003epack for their big day, and in the final story, Coco and Bo are ecstatic to explore the water park.\u003cbr\u003eWith all sorts of splashy options, they opt for “the really REALLY big one.” Bo finds it scary at\u003cbr\u003efirst, but his loving big sister compassionately helps guide him away from his fear. Conveyed\u003cbr\u003eprimarily in speech balloons with simple text, this warmly illustrated story about a pair of caring\u003cbr\u003esiblings is a great introduction for emerging readers, particularly those who are interested in\u003cbr\u003ecomics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e— Vivian Alvarez\u003c\/p\u003e Early Readers; Emerging Readers; Brother and Sister; Siblings; Problem-solving; mystery; graphic novel; humor; family bonding; bluey; peppa pig; beginner graphic novel; young graphic novel","brand":"Jesse Byrd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52048624386369,"sku":"9781223187075","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/3262\/5985\/files\/9781223187075.jpg?v=1785782495","url":"https:\/\/store.doverpublications.com\/products\/9781223187075","provider":"Dover Publications","version":"1.0","type":"link"}