{"product_id":"mr-krippet-emma-l-sembly-9781962374736","title":"Mr. Krippet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMr. Krippet\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most industrious, well-mannered, and well-respected member of the meadow. Known far and wide for his magnificent tenor voice and his skill as a shoemaker for the ants, he has spent the warm months singing, working, and making friends among the meadow's chirping, squawking, climbing, and crawling creatures. But winter is coming - and Mr. Krippet has nowhere to live and nothing stored away to eat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the far edge of the meadow sits the baker's cozy cottage, and it looks like just the shelter Mr. Krippet needs. But will he make the baker's acquaintance - and earn a place by the fire - before the first snow falls?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by veteran educator Emma L. Sembly and brought to life through Lesley Scoble's charming illustrations, \u003cstrong\u003eMr. Krippet\u003c\/strong\u003e is a gentle, richly imagined tale about dedication, preparation, and friendship. Set against the changing seasons of a pristine meadow, the story weaves together the thrill of nature with the everyday rhythms of work and community - teaching children about planning ahead, delayed gratification, kindness, and politeness without ever feeling like a lesson.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on her extensive experience as a teacher, mother, grandmother, and aunt, Sembly builds a world where readers absorb the story's message about hard work, generosity, and shared humanity almost without realizing they've been taught anything at all. Enriched vocabulary, vivid sensory imagery, and a warmly rhythmic reading voice make this a favorite for reading aloud at bedtime, in classrooms, and in libraries - and a natural companion to classic fable-and-fall stories about industriousness and community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a foreword by celebrated poet Zaneta V. Johns, \u003cstrong\u003eMr. Krippet \u003c\/strong\u003einvites children of all ages - and the grown-ups who read to them - to leap into the meadow with all their senses. Whether shared as a bedtime story, a classroom read-aloud, or a quiet corner adventure, this is a book about finding courage in new experiences, home in unexpected places, and magic in the small creatures of everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePerfect for young readers ages 5-12, educators building a seasonal or community-themed unit, and anyone who loves a warm, character-driven story about friendship and preparing for what's ahead.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Emma L. Sembly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1962374734\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781962374736\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Prolific Pulse Press LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/25\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 66\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.26lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.17d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarge Print\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Emma L. Sembly","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49174470295807,"sku":"9781962374736","price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_78cd4d36-dee3-42a1-ba2b-ccf0289e57ff.jpg?v=1788959798","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/mr-krippet-emma-l-sembly-9781962374736","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}