{"product_id":"pets-their-famous-humans","title":"Pets \u0026 Their Famous Humans","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this charmingly illustrated collection of pet-related stories children will find out about some of history''s most important scientists, artists, writers, and musicians and their beloved animals.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDid you know that Mozart''s pet starling was the inspiration for his \u003ci\u003ePiano Concerto No. 17\u003c\/i\u003e? Or that writer Dorothy Parker loved animals so much she let a pair of alligators swim in her bathtub? These are just a couple of the stories in this delightful and surprising collection that profiles the strong bond between humans and their pets. Some of these stories are touching: Frida Kahlo memorialized her pet deer Granizo in her painting \u003ci\u003eThe Wounded Deer\u003c\/i\u003e. Some are a little quirky: Albert Einstein, convinced that his parrot, Bibo, was sad, told bad jokes to cheer the bird up. Each of these wonderfully entertaining stories is made even more appealing by Katherine Quinn''s captivating illustrations. Rich in detail and reminiscent of folk art, they capture the humor and poignancy of these fascinating pairings. Together these stories and illustrations will create lasting impressions that will help young readers identify historic figures and spark joy in friendships with the animals in their own lives.","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57315993878910,"sku":"NW9783791374253","price":11.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9783791374253.jpg?v=1778712088","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/pets-their-famous-humans","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}