{"product_id":"the-secret-birthday-message-board-book","title":"The Secret Birthday Message Board Book","description":"A message in code starts a little boy off on an exciting treasure hunt through a dark cave, an underground tunnel, and more—until at the end he finds a happy surprise.\nThis classic picture book from the beloved Eric Carle can be shared as an enjoyable story. Preschoolers will be intrigued by the adventures and pleased by the puppy at the conclusion.\nThe Secret Birthday Message can also be used as a fun spring board for teaching some basic concepts. As Publishers Weekly notes: The book introduces \"pattern recognition, matching shapes, map-reading, and directional relationships in full-color pages that allow preschoolers to participate fully in the enticing adventure.\"\nThe nonprofit MathThroughStories organization recommends reading the book and then having \"children hide a 'treasure' somewhere in the classroom and create their own map with directions for how to find the hidden treasure. Encourage the children to use geometric shapes to represent objects and furniture in the classroom. When the maps are finished, children give the map to another treasure hunter.\"\nOther favorite classic books from Eric Carle include The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Grouchy Ladybug, From Head to Toe, and many others.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0694011487\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: RDV.0694011487.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Carle, Eric\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Board book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This book is in good condition with very minimal damage. Pages may have minimal notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Reliant Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44126418632881,"sku":"RDV.0694011487.G","price":6.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8872\/7729\/files\/skuimage_cf965879-1283-4c3e-a9a8-9be23939bbe3.jpg?v=1716597546","url":"https:\/\/www.reliantbookstore.com\/products\/the-secret-birthday-message-board-book","provider":"Reliant Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}