{"product_id":"the-silly-belly-picnic","title":"The Silly Belly Picnic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Silly Belly Picnic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a hilariously heartwarming children’s book that brings food to life, literally! Join Chicken Salad, Crab Cake, Hot Dog, Bear Claws, Beef Wellington, Buffalo Wings, Jelly Fish, Riley the Rabbit, Percy the Pig, and Toby the Tuna as they discover the silliest surprise of all: their favorite foods look a whole lot like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003ethem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e!\u003cbr\u003eWith toppings flying, crumbs bouncing, wings flapping, sprinkles swirling, and sandwiches splashing, each character’s adventure leads to a giggle-filled moment of realization. Perfect for ages 3–8, this fully illustrated story bursts with colorful artwork, playful rhymes, and laugh-out-loud surprises that captivate early readers and delight families during bedtime, storytime, or classroom read-alouds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKids will adore the expressive characters and joyful chaos, while grown-ups will enjoy the clever food puns and gentle humor woven throughout the tale. As the story unfolds, each animal stumbles into a scene that mirrors its namesake dish: Clucky tumbles into a salad tornado, Crabby McPinch lands on a frosted cake, Hot Dog gets wrapped in a bun, Buffalo Wings rumbles across the grass with feathery flair, and more. Their discoveries are funny, surprising, and delightfully chaotic, leading to a magical final gathering: a moonlit picnic in the forest where everyone celebrates their quirks, their friendships, and the joy of being wonderfully silly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd the fun doesn’t end when the story does! The book includes a collection of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ematching coloring pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring every character in charming black-and-white line art inspired directly by the illustrations. Young artists can bring the Silly Belly gang to life again and again, adding their own colors, creativity, and imagination.\u003cbr\u003eCreated by artist and storyteller Tasha Cannaday, and inspired by the boundless imagination of her son, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Silly Belly Picnic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e blends whimsical illustration with irresistible charm. It encourages creativity, confidence, and big belly laughs, reminding young readers that being unique is something to celebrate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf your child loves silly characters, expressive animals, and imaginative food stories, this vibrant, playful adventure, now complete with bonus coloring pages, will become a new favorite on the shelf. Get ready for a feast of fun! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Silly Belly Picnic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a joyful celebration of laughter, friendship, creativity, and being wonderfully \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eYOU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tasha Cannaday","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48428434096383,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/71pchO9xjQL._SL1329.jpg?v=1776954217","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/the-silly-belly-picnic","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}