{ "item_title" : "Fizzle's Big Sneeze", "item_author" : [" R. J. Roth "], "item_description" : "Every dragon can breathe fire... except Fizzle. He sneezes bubbles! Fizzle is a little dragon with a big problem. Dragons breathe fire - everybody knows that. But when Fizzle takes a deep breath and blows, his nose tickles. A-a-a... a-a-a... ACHOO! Out come bubbles. Tonight is the Lantern Festival - the night every young dragon lights a lantern with their very first fire. Fizzle has practiced on everything: his porridge, the laundry line, the garden tulips. Bubbles, bubbles, bubbles. His best friend Flicker, a firefly who believes in him very loudly, is sure tonight is the night. Then, the moment Fizzle's turn arrives, a great wind sweeps down the valley and blows out every single flame. The whole festival goes dark. And the valley's only hope is one very small dragon... and his very big sneeze.A STORY ABOUT THE GIFT OF BEING DIFFERENTFizzle's Big Sneeze is a gentle, funny read-aloud about self-esteem, perseverance, and discovering that the thing that makes you different isn't the thing that's wrong with you - it's the gift everyone else has been waiting for. When Fizzle finally lights up the sky, he does it in a way no other dragon ever could - and young readers feel the size of that moment, because they have been rooting for him on every page. What little readers take away: - Self-confidence: being different isn't being broken- Perseverance: trying again (and again!) is how you find your own way to shine- Friendship: a friend who believes in you makes hard moments smaller- A chant-along refrain - A-a-a... a-a-a... ACHOO! - that kids love to shout out loudMADE FOR BEDTIME, BUILT TO BE RE-READWarm watercolor illustrations on every page, a sky full of lanterns and fireflies, and a calm, cozy ending make this a natural last book of the night. At about five minutes read aloud, it's long enough to feel like an adventure and short enough for one more page negotiations. One illustration fills every page, so even the youngest listeners stay locked in from the first sneeze to the sleepy last bubble. Perfect for: - Ages 3-7 - preschool, kindergarten, and young listeners- Bedtime routines and classroom story time- Kids who love dragons, bubbles, and fireflies- Birthday, baby-shower, and first-day-of-school gifts- Grandparents looking for a sweet story to read (and re-read) together- Any child who has ever felt like the odd one outA NOTE FOR GROWN-UPSThis book was written by a dad for his three kids, and it opens with a dedication to them: a reminder that when the wind blows your lantern out someday - and it will - you can light the sky your own way. It is printed inside the book, and it tends to make gift-givers tear up a little.ABOUT THE AUTHORR J Roth is a Chicago dad of three who has told approximately ten thousand bedtime stories. This is his first picture book. 34 pages - 8.5 x 8.5 paperback - Also available on Kindle", "item_img_path" : "https://covers1.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/9/79/816/450/9798164504168_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "12.99", "online_price" : "12.99", "our_price" : "12.99", "club_price" : "12.99", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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