# Idea Jar - Hardcover

by **Adam Lehrhaupt** (Author), **Deb Pilutti** (Illustrator)

****"Seems destined to help jump-start classroom writing assignments." --_Publishers Weekly_**  
**A good starting point for creativity in various forms." --_School Library Journal_**  
**"This imaginative book is likely to inspire more Idea Jars in classrooms." --_Booklist_****

From the author of _Warning: Do Not Open This Book_ comes a lively story about a teacher's special jar where her students keep their story ideas--but watch out when those ideas go on the loose!

The idea jar is where students keep their ideas--anything from a Viking to a space robot to a giant dragon. These ideas can be combined to make new exciting stories. But watch out when the ideas escape the jar--they might get a little rowdy! Adam Lehrhaupt's newest picture book is sure to inspire creativity, imagination, and adventure.

### Author Biography

Adam Lehrhaupt's first picture book, _Warning: Do Not Open This Book!_, received the E.B. White Read Aloud Honor Award, was an ALA Notable Book, and a _HuffPost_ Notable Book. _School Library Journal_ called it, "More fun than a barrel of monkeys." He is also the author of _Please, Open This Book!_, which was named a Wanda Gag Comstock Read Aloud Honor Book, and _Idea Jar_. Adam has traveled to six continents, performed on Broadway, and lived on a communal farm. He currently lives in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with his wife, sons, and two bizarre dogs. Visit him online at AdamLehrhaupt.com.

Deb Pilutti is the author and illustrator of several books for children and has worked as a design partner at Oliebollen.com, where she designs toys and products for kids. Her design and illustration work has earned her many awards and has been published in several magazines including _Step Inside Design_, _HOW_ Magazine's Best Digital Designs issue, and _Print_ magazine. She enjoys spending time in the woods near her home in Michigan. Visit her at DebPilutti.com.

**Number of Pages:** 40

**Dimensions:** 0.5 x 9.1 x 10.1 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** February 06, 2018

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Idea Jar

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 1.3

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 19.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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