{"product_id":"the-almost-terrible-playdate-9780553510997","title":"The Almost Terrible Playdate","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delightful look at the importance of compromise among friends.Kirkus  Ideal for all families who have ever heard (or said!) the words Why cant you both JUST GET ALONG?!  here is the story of two young children with VERY different ideas of what they want to play. What starts with an innocent question (What do you want to play?) soon veers hilariously toward chaos  as two children engage in the age-old struggle of princesses  ponies  and ballet vs. dinosaurs  dragons  and race cars. Which child will win? Or will both find a way to play nicely together?  In a humorous mockepic battle staged with crayon illustrations of each childs increasingly steadfast and elaborate ideas of what they want to play  Richard Torrey taps into the charged and volatile emotions of childhood  which every parent and child will recognize with a smile. Its a lighthearted and funny way to reflect on the ideas of sharing  cooperation  patience  and generosity.  A clever story of dueling imaginations.School Library Journal  A playful and accessible introduction to cooperation.Booklist  Friendship  it seems  like make-believe  takes an act of imagination.The New York Times\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45648072966197,"sku":"ByrdShop_0553510991","price":28.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780553510997.jpg?v=1781708583","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-almost-terrible-playdate-9780553510997","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}