{"product_id":"the-shindig-is-coming-paperback","title":"The Shindig Is Coming! - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCharise Mericle Harper\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom award-winning children's book author-illustrator Charise Mericle Harper comes a one-of-a-kind chapter book perfect for fans of the Narwhal and Jelly and Kondo \u0026amp; Kezumi series.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e After receiving an urgent mountaintop message from the blue jay, Mouse proclaims to all the woodland creatures: \"The Shindig is coming!\" The entire forest is soon abuzz with everyone asking the same question: What \u003ci\u003eis\u003c\/i\u003e a shindig? Meetings are held. Assumptions are made. Honey cake is served. Finally Bear declares the answer. A shindig is a party, which is just like a meeting only fun. Problem solved! . . . Or is it? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When the blue jay finally reaches the party-prepping crew, all that pep turns to panic. The blue jay's message wasn't an invitation. It was a warning! THE SHINDIG IS COMING! Hooves, claws, and paws scatter when the mysterious forest visitors arrive at last. And opossum faints. Again. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFind out what Mouse heard, what Bear said, and what Opossum missed in \u003ci\u003eThe Shindig Is Coming!\u003c\/i\u003e Charise Mericle Harper's hilarious storytelling and dynamic line art are on full display in this laugh-out-loud original chapter book for readers ages 7 and up.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharise Mericle Harper \u003c\/b\u003eis the award-winning author of more than fifty children's books, including recent hits \u003ci\u003eI Cannot Draw a Horse \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e I Cannot Draw a Bicycle\u003c\/i\u003e. Harper's signature wit, kid-friendly illustrations, and wholly original style have made her a familiar name with caregivers, educators, and librarians looking for books that encourage imagination and showcase art education. Charise lives with her family and furry pets in Portland, Oregon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.47 x 7.95 x 5.83 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 26, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47530722197725,"sku":"9781454955023","price":10.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/scyU5ufM7P9781454955023.webp?v=1772428768","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/the-shindig-is-coming-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}