{"product_id":"squirrel-seeks-chipmunk-a-modest-bestiary-hardcover","title":"Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Sedaris\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eIan Falconer\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing David Sedaris's unique blend of hilarity and heart, this new collection of keen-eyed animal-themed tales is an utter delight. Though the characters may not be human, the situations in these stories bear an uncanny resemblance to the insanity of everyday life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \"The Toad, the Turtle, and the Duck,\" three strangers commiserate about animal bureaucracy while waiting in a complaint line. In \"Hello Kitty,\" a cynical feline struggles to sit through his prison-mandated AA meetings. In \"The Squirrel and the Chipmunk,\" a pair of star-crossed lovers is separated by prejudiced family members. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith original illustrations by Ian Falconer, author of the bestselling \u003ci\u003eOlivia \u003c\/i\u003eseries of children's books, these stories are David Sedaris at his most observant, poignant, and surprising.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid Sedaris is a regular contributor to \u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker \u003c\/i\u003eand Public Radio International's \u003ci\u003eThis American Life. \u003c\/i\u003eHe is the author of the books \u003ci\u003eWhen You Are Engulfed in Flames, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMe Talk Pretty One Day, Naked, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eBarrel Fever\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 7.1 x 5 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 September 28, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42696761311295,"sku":"9780316038393","price":28.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/348901d2979210f22b8ddb248cc3753d.webp?v=1765007228","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/squirrel-seeks-chipmunk-a-modest-bestiary-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}