{"product_id":"the-welcome-home-hardcover","title":"The Welcome Home - 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\u003eAmy June Bates\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAmy June Bates\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The gorgeous illustrations and lovely storyline make this an instant classic.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the creator of \u003ci\u003eThe Big Umbrella\u003c\/i\u003e comes another poetic and lushly illustrated picture book about the joy of companionship and there always being room for one more in this tale about the search for the perfect pet.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMr. and Mrs. Gargleson-Bittle are looking for a change. Their life has become too quiet, and little changes like eating waffles only help for a moment. They decide to get a pet--but what kind should they have? First they welcome a snail into their home, then an elephant named Louise, then an aardvark named Sam. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOne by one they come, and while the house is definitely no longer quiet, Mr. and Mrs. Gargleson-Bittle still have room and love for more. Could this waggy, lick-your-face puppy be what makes their family complete?\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmy June Bates is the author-illustrator of \u003ci\u003eThe Big Umbrella\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWhen I Draw a Panda\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e The Welcome Home\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Light Keepers\u003c\/i\u003e. She is also the illustrator of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Leadership Journey \u003c\/i\u003eby Doris Kearns Goodwin; \u003ci\u003eSweet Dreams\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThat's What I'd Do\u003c\/i\u003e, both by singer-songwriter Jewel; \u003ci\u003eWaiting for the Magic\u003c\/i\u003e by Patricia MacLachlan; \u003ci\u003eJoey: The Story of Joe Biden\u003c\/i\u003e by Dr. Jill Biden; and many others. She has three children and lives in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, with her husband and her devilishly handsome Labrador, Mr. Mochi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 11.2 x 9.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 19, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53596416803123,"sku":"9781534492325","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/v9zoDxzfnZ9781534492325.webp?v=1782952471","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/the-welcome-home-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}