{"product_id":"mama-lion-wins-the-race-hardcover","title":"Mama Lion Wins the Race - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJon J. Muth\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJon J. Muth\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew friendships, surprising turns, heroic deeds -- and amazing racing cars \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStart your engines: The race is on  And Mama Lion and Tigey are off -- with their cool goggles and snazzy sports car  Racing teams gather from far and wide for this madcap race. But who will take home the big trophy? Will it be the playful Flying Pandinis? The mischievous Knitted Monkey crew? Or will Mama Lion and Tigey speed past the finish line in first place? While everyone hopes to win, it's the journey itself -- filled with joy, beauty, fun, and friendships -- that is the best prize of all.With cars inspired by the early days of Italian motor racing, and characters based on his children's beloved toy animals, Jon J Muth has created a uniquely spellbinding book that readers will return to again and again.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart your engines: The race is on! And Mama Lion and Tigey are off -- with their cool goggles and snazzy sports car! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRacing teams gather from far and wide for this madcap race. But who will take home the big trophy? Will it be the playful Flying Pandinis? The mischievous Knitted Monkey crew? Or will Mama Lion and Tigey speed past the finish line in first place? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile everyone hopes to win, it's the journey itself -- filled with joy, beauty, fun, and friendships -- that is the best prize of all.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith cars inspired by the early days of Italian motor racing, and characters based on his children's beloved toy animals, Jon J Muth has created a uniquely spellbinding book that readers will return to again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJon J Muth is beloved all over the world for his seven books featuring Stillwater the Panda, whose love and balanced approach to life always serve to make the world a better place for his young friends. Muth's many enchanting picture books include his Caldecott Honor Book \u003ci\u003eZen Shorts\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAddy's Cup of Sugar\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eStone Soup\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Three Questions\u003c\/i\u003e, which the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e called \"quietly life-changing.\" His books have been translated into more than 23 languages and are cherished by readers of all ages. Muth draws inspiration from his life-long interest in Asian Studies, including tai chi chuan, sumi ink drawing, and chado, \"the way of tea.\" Muth is also renowned in the world of graphic novels. He won an Eisner Award for his paintings in the graphic novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Mystery Play\u003c\/i\u003e by Grant Morrison. He's partnered with Neil Gaiman on \u003ci\u003eThe Sandman: The Wake\u003c\/i\u003e, Walter and Louise Simonson, and Kent Williams on \u003ci\u003eHavoc \u0026amp; Wolverine: Meltdown\u003c\/i\u003e, J. M. DeMatteis on \u003ci\u003eMoonshadow\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSilver Surfer\u003c\/i\u003e, and with Stanislaw Lem on \u003ci\u003eThe Seventh Voyage\u003c\/i\u003e which was nominated for an Eisner Award for Best Adaptation in Another Medium. He lives in New York State with his wife and their four children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 10 x 12.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 25, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mama Lion Wins the Race\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45605200789548,"sku":"9780545852821","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/smartsupplydeals.com\/products\/mama-lion-wins-the-race-hardcover","provider":"Smart supply deals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}