{"product_id":"not-a-bean-claudia-guadalupe-martinez-9781623542702","title":"Not a Bean","description":"\u003cb\u003eA Mexican jumping bean isn't a bean at all. It's a fascinating home and food source for a special kind of caterpillar! Now in paperback! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA fun and engaging nonfiction picture book for kids ages 3-7 that includes Spanish vocabulary, a counting concept, and life cycle of a yerba de la flecha seedpod. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Mexican jumping bean has intrigued and fascinated kids for generations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHowever, the Mexican jumping bean isn't a bean at all. It's actually a seedpod from a shrub called \u003ci\u003eyerba de la flecha\u003c\/i\u003e, into which a caterpillar burrows, living inside the pod until it builds a cocoon and breaks out as a moth. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for preschoolers and pre-readers, this charming and informative read-aloud introduces curious kids to one unique seedpod that is NOT a bean!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Claudia Guadalupe Martinez\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1623542707\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781623542702\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Charlesbridge Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/17\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.30h x 10.80w x 0.20d","brand":"Claudia Guadalupe Martinez","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47001664782591,"sku":"9781623542702","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_2cb736e3-dd63-456c-9ee1-40b798b0e1e8.jpg?v=1751601759","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/not-a-bean-claudia-guadalupe-martinez-9781623542702","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}