{"product_id":"man-who-saved-books-hardcover","title":"Man Who Saved Books - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLynn Plourde\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne town's trash\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ebecomes the dump man's treasure in this inspiring tale by award-winning author Lynn Plourde. Mr. Pottle, who oversees the town landfill, just cannot bear to see books thrown out and destroyed, so he rescues and recycles them for the community to enjoy. When Mr. Pottle takes a fall one day and is injured, that community--especially the children--comes to his rescue. The townspeople bring books to speed his recovery--and are amazed to discover that the book-loving man cannot read. That's when a town full of eager readers helps Mr. Pottle to fully enjoy his treasures. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIllustrations by Mary Beth Owens are packed with details that capture the chaos and beauty of a dump and show Mr. Pottle's determination to let nothing of value to go to waste. Little ones will love the way favorite items keep showing up in different places around the dump. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn enjoyable picture book in its own right, \u003ci\u003eThe Man Who Saved Books \u003c\/i\u003ealso delivers a heartwarming message about the treasures to be found in books, in reading together, and in friendship.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLynn Plourde \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of more than thirty children's books including \u003ci\u003eHappy Birthday, Maine!, Baby Bear's Not Hibernating, Moose, of Course, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eLost Trail\u003c\/i\u003e. Her books have received numerous awards, including a Lupine Honor, Maine Student Book Award, Maine Literary Award, and Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award. She lives in Winthrop, Maine. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMary Beth Owens \u003c\/b\u003ehas illustrated numerous books for children and adults, including \u003ci\u003eA Penny for\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003ea Hundred\u003c\/i\u003e, which \u003ci\u003eSmithsonian \u003c\/i\u003emagazine selected for its annual list of Notable Books \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003efor Children (1996); and \u003ci\u003eThe Story of the Sea Glass\u003c\/i\u003e, which won the Maine Library Association's \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGolden Trap Award in 2003. She lives in Walpole, Maine.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.35 x 11.1 x 8.49 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 15, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50333305602285,"sku":"9781684750542","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/jOeAksaOZx9781684750542.webp?v=1784983346","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-gb\/products\/man-who-saved-books-hardcover","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}