{"product_id":"year-of-billy-miller","title":"Year Of Billy Miller","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNewbery Honor Book and \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e Bestseller!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAward-winning, nationally bestselling author Kevin Henkes introduces second-grader Billy Miller in this fast-paced and funny story about friendship, sibling rivalry, and elementary school.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Year of Billy Miller\u003c\/em\u003e includes black-and-white art by Kevin Henkes and is perfect for fans of the Ramona books; Frindle, by Andrew Clements; and the Clementine series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e declared: \"Henkes''s delightful story is restrained and vivid . . . forgoing the overdramatic or zany, it shows the substance, warmth and adaptability of beautifully common family love.\" When Billy Miller has a mishap at the statue of the Jolly Green Giant at the end of summer vacation, he ends up with a big lump on his head. What a way to start second grade!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the year goes by, though, Billy figures out how to navigate elementary school, how to appreciate his little sister, and how to be a more grown up and responsible member of the family and a help to his busy working mom and stay-at-home dad.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNewbery Honor author and Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes delivers a short, satisfying, laugh-out-loud-funny school and family story that features a diorama homework assignment, a school poetry slam, cancelled sleepovers, and epic sibling temper tantrums. This is a perfect short novel for the early elementary grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlus don''t miss the follow-up, \u003cem\u003eBilly Miller Makes a Wish\u003c\/em\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57319877542270,"sku":"NW9780062268143","price":7.94,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9780062268143.jpg?v=1778648918","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/year-of-billy-miller","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}