{"product_id":"the-secret-birthday-message-eric-carle-9780064430999","title":"The Secret Birthday Message","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 0064430995\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780064430999\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e HarperCollins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/23\/1986\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.41lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.24h x 8.42w x 0.13d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/25\/1986","brand":"Eric Carle","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44043505729791,"sku":"9780064430999","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8d0df11d-ddb0-47d3-8866-e47eabf04e9b.jpg?v=1684967534","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-secret-birthday-message-eric-carle-9780064430999","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}