{"product_id":"the-secret-birthday-message-board-eric-carle-9780694011483","title":"The Secret Birthday Message Board Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA message in code starts a little boy off on an exciting treasure hunt through a dark cave, an underground tunnel, and more--until at the end he finds a happy surprise.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis classic picture book from the beloved Eric Carle can be shared as an enjoyable story. Preschoolers will be intrigued by the adventures and pleased by the puppy at the conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Secret Birthday Message\u003c\/em\u003e can also be used as a fun spring board for teaching some basic concepts. As \u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e notes: The book introduces \"pattern recognition, matching shapes, map-reading, and directional relationships in full-color pages that allow preschoolers to participate fully in the enticing adventure.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nonprofit MathThroughStories organization recommends reading the book and then having \"children hide a 'treasure' somewhere in the classroom and create their own map with directions for how to find the hidden treasure. Encourage the children to use geometric shapes to represent objects and furniture in the classroom. When the maps are finished, children give the map to another treasure hunter.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther favorite classic books from Eric Carle include \u003cem\u003eThe Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Grouchy Ladybug, From Head to Toe, \u003c\/em\u003e and many others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Eric Carle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0694011487\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780694011483\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e HarperFestival\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/17\/1998\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Board Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.39lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.18h x 4.92w x 0.55d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/1998 pg. 270 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/1998 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed","brand":"Eric Carle","offers":[{"title":"Board Book","offer_id":44049958371583,"sku":"9780694011483","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f3b5529f-d5fe-40ab-b08c-ca7d6dc0dcf6.jpg?v=1685004372","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-secret-birthday-message-board-eric-carle-9780694011483","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}