{"product_id":"a-smart-smart-school-hardcover","title":"A Smart, Smart School - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSharon Creech\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAnait Semirdzhyan\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNewbery Medal winner Sharon Creech delivers a companion to the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling picture book favorite, \u003cem\u003eA Fine, Fine School\u003c\/em\u003e. Beloved characters Tillie, Beans, and Mr. Keene return, with a timely message about the importance of creativity in the classroom.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMr. Keene, runs a fine, fine school. He encourages his students to express themselves through the creative arts: drawing, painting, reading, and singing. Then Mr. Keene's appendix bursts, and he's rushed to the hospital.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA new principal named Mr. Tatters arrives to take his place, and he is a serious man. He does not smile, he does not laugh, disapproves of their creative methods of learning, and immediately implements a policy of daily tests, banning songs, flowers, art, and fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoon the students tire of constant test taking, and the teachers grow too fatigued to grade any more tests. Thankfully, Mr. Keene heals and when he returns, he encourages his students to balance their creativity with their learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 11.2 x 8.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 13, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42697039052863,"sku":"9780063059610","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/596e0902090e24a5b0ef121375efdaff.webp?v=1765008251","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/a-smart-smart-school-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}