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Featuring a striking, surprise gatefold page, this third book in Jerry Pinkney's gorgeous trilogy of picture book fables subtly suggests a resonant moral: \u003ci\u003eDon't put off for tomorrow what you can do today\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"Little, Brown \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46355945226412,"sku":"9780316400817","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6626\/7820\/files\/GrasshopperAnts.jpg?v=1782329777"},{"product_id":"just-jerry-how-drawing-shaped-my-life","title":"Just Jerry: How Drawing Shaped My Life","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn inspiring memoir of a Caldecott-winning artist and one of the most acclaimed children's book illustrators of all time, sharing the story of\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ea young artist who finds the courage to follow his passion against all odds.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e* \"A moving work from a legend of children's literature and a testament to his legacy of visual storytelling.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Jerry Pinkney--creator of Caldecott Medal-winning \u003ci\u003eThe Lion \u0026amp; the Mouse\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Little Mermaid\u003c\/i\u003e--drew everywhere, all the time. Since childhood, it was how he made sense of the world--how he coped with the stress of being a sensitive child growing up in crowded spaces, struggling with a learning disability, in a time when the segregation of Black Americans was the norm. Only drawing could offer him a sense of calm, control, and confidence. When friends and siblings teased him about having the nickname \"Jerry\" as his only name, his mother always said, \"Just 'Jerry' is enough. 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After a ferocious lion spares a cowering mouse that he'd planned to eat, the mouse later comes to his rescue, freeing him from a poacher's trap. With vivid depictions of the landscape of the African Serengeti and expressively-drawn characters, Pinkney makes this a truly special retelling, and his stunning pictures speak volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little, Brown \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46356216873132,"sku":"9780316013567","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6626\/7820\/files\/13618673482300.jpg?v=1781634914"},{"product_id":"little-mermaid","title":"Little Mermaid","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this captivating reimagining of Hans Christian Andersen's classic, Caldecott medalist and bestselling artist Jerry Pinkney conjures a poignant friendship story and an epic tale of redemption -- the definitive new version for our time.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Melody, the littlest sea princess, is not content just to sing in the choir of mermaids like her sisters. 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But when trouble stirs beneath the ocean, Melody faces another impossible choice -- stay with her friend, or reclaim her true identity and save her family. \u003cbr\u003e Legendary artist Jerry Pinkney's singular reinvention of this tale about love and sacrifice empowers young, twenty-first century girls with the strong message that \"you should never give up your voice . . . for \u003ci\u003eanyone\u003c\/i\u003e.\"","brand":"Little, Brown \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46356221264044,"sku":"9780316440318","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6626\/7820\/files\/17886183482300.jpg?v=1781635017"},{"product_id":"little-red-riding-hood-pinkney","title":"Little Red Riding Hood - Pinkney","description":"This spectacular reimagining of one of Grimm's most beloved cautionary tales is brought to life by Caldecott Medal-winning artist Jerry Pinkney.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this inspired rendering of the classic Grimm Brothers folktale, Caldecott Medal-winning artist Jerry Pinkney introduces two favorite children's characters to a new generation: the sly, scary wolf and the sweet little girl in her famous red hood. Readers will squeal with delight all over again during that most memorable scene when Little Red Riding Hood declares, \"Oh, Grandmamma, what great teeth you have!\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePinkney's charming, masterfully-wrought illustrations--as warm and cozy as Little Red's cloak and as captivating as the clever wolf himself--are sure to lure you into the heart of this treasured tale.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon't miss these other classic retellings by Jerry Pinkney:\u003cbr\u003eThe Little Mermaid\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Lion \u0026amp; the Mouse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Tortoise \u0026amp; the Hare\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Grasshopper \u0026amp; the Ants\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Three Billy Goats Gruff\u003cbr\u003eTwinkle, Twinkle, Little Star","brand":"Little, Brown \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46356222083244,"sku":"9780316013550","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6626\/7820\/files\/13618503482300.jpg?v=1781635044"},{"product_id":"three-billy-goats-gruff","title":"Three Billy Goats Gruff","description":"A classic read-aloud favorite addressing bullying retold by acclaimed artist Jerry Pinkney.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJerry Pinkney puts his indelible stamp on another beloved folktale in the same vein as the Caldecott Medal-winning The Lion \u0026amp; the Mouse and the highly acclaimed The Tortoise \u0026amp; the Hare and The Grasshopper \u0026amp; the Ants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen the three billy goats Gruff are hungry, they see bountiful grass to eat across an old bridge. But the bridge is home to a terrible troll, who is peckish himself, and looking for a tasty morsel to gobble up. In his interpretation of the timeless tale, Jerry Pinkney shows there's little good to come from greed--but in the end, redemption for even the most trollish bully is possible. A dramatic gatefold heightens the climax of this brilliant rendition.","brand":"Little, Brown \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46356460503212,"sku":"9780316341578","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6626\/7820\/files\/16898783482300.jpg?v=1781638716"},{"product_id":"tortoise-and-the-hare","title":"Tortoise and the Hare","description":"This companion to the Caldecott Medal-winning \u003ci\u003eThe Lion \u0026amp; the Mouse\u003c\/i\u003e is Jerry Pinkney's most stunning masterpiece yet. 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