{"product_id":"piccolo-and-the-chicks-dan-yaccarino-hardcover","title":"Piccolo and the Chicks -- Dan Yaccarino, Hardcover","description":"\u003cb\u003eExplore the city with Piccolo as he sets off on an exciting adventure with six mischievous chicks.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Piccolo the stylish shrew is always happy to help his animal friends. So, when Mrs. Gallina asks if he can babysit her chicks, he gladly accepts. The task seems simple enough, but when Piccolo suggests they play hide-and-seek, the chicks prove to be experts at the game. Piccolo must search long and hard throughout the streets of Bella Cittá passing familiar friends as he spots the chicks' clever hiding spots. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With markets, flower stands, and picnic baskets to search, will Piccolo be able to track all six chicks down and get them home in time for their nap? This endearing story of community, kindness, and perseverance is full of playful shenanigans. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't miss Piccolo's adventures!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Piccolo \u003cbr\u003e Piccolo and the Chicks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Dan Yaccarino\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Christy Ottaviano Books-Little Brown and Hach\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/22\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.01lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.17h x 9.71w x 0.44d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780316574570\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/18\/2026 pg. 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDan Yaccarino\u003c\/b\u003e has been making books and entertainment for children for more than 30 years, including the animated series\u003ci\u003e Oswald\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Doug Unplugs, \u003c\/i\u003e and the picture books \u003ci\u003eUnlovable\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFive Little Pumpkins \u003c\/i\u003eand the \u003ci\u003eLuna Sisters \u003c\/i\u003eseries. Dan's children's books have been Texas Bluebonnet Award nominees; placed on the \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003eBest Books for Children, the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year, and ALA Notable Children's Books lists; and won the BolognaRagazzi award. He is also the recipient of several state awards. An Italian American, Dan's heritage inspired him to write and illustrate \u003ci\u003eAll the Way to America\u003c\/i\u003e, which depicted his family's immigration from Sorrento to New York City, as well as the \u003ci\u003ePiccolo \u003c\/i\u003ebooks. He invites you to visit him online at danyaccarino.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dan Yaccarino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68105357983972,"sku":"9780316574570","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9780316574570.jpg?v=1793779485","url":"https:\/\/bookandmortar.com\/products\/piccolo-and-the-chicks-dan-yaccarino-hardcover","provider":"BookandMortar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}