{"product_id":"gidget-the-surfing-dog-elizabeth-rusch-9781632172716","title":"Gidget the Surfing Dog: Catching Waves with a Small But Mighty Pug","description":"\u003cb\u003eMeet Gidget, a small but mighty pug who overcame a life-threatening illness to become a world-champion surfing dog. Her story is told with beautiful, eye-catching photography that features adorable canines on and in the water.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is the inspiring true story of Gidget, a world-champion surfing pug, who grew from a hyperactive handful of a pup to a poised and impressive surfer whose efforts are devoted to charity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs she and her owner Alecia find their way through challenges including a life-threatening illness, Gidget's story becomes not only about a dog learning to surf and compete in dog surfing competitions but also about making the most of the life you are given and giving back to your community. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eGidget the Surfing Dog\u003c\/i\u003e is filled with fun and informative science sidebars that help kids understand how waves are formed, how to identify different types of waves, and other aspects of the science of surfing. The book also covers the problem of trash in the ocean--an issue that Gidget and Alecia work together to address.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Elizabeth Rusch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1632172712\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781632172716\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Little Bigfoot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/07\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.60w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/27\/2020 pg. 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/15\/2020 pg. 43\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2020","brand":"Elizabeth Rusch","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43991359652095,"sku":"9781632172716","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_297c2824-0cca-4960-8971-9a09c8e18948.jpg?v=1683309832","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/gidget-the-surfing-dog-elizabeth-rusch-9781632172716","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}