{"product_id":"blake-the-snake-had-a-bellyache-paperback","title":"Blake the Snake Had a Bellyache by Dr. Ruth Degman-Reed","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes the best way to teach important life lessons to young children is through a charming, relatable story. \u003ci\u003eBlake the Snake Had a Bellyache\u003c\/i\u003e by Dr. Ruth Degman-Reed is a delightful and entertaining book that uses poetry and human-like characteristics to connect with young listeners and early elementary readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_600b00e7ee40ea93-171\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-309 citation-end-309\"\u003eFollowing the imaginative journey of Blake the Snake, this 24-page children's book explores meaningful, substantive themes like dealing with conflict and resolution, taking risks, and understanding wishes and dreams.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e It is a wonderful read-aloud option that brings depth and heart to storytime while using a fun, endearing reptile protagonist. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Love It:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMeaningful Themes:\u003c\/b\u003e Gently introduces young readers to complex ideas like conflict resolution, dreams, and taking risks in an accessible, kid-friendly way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePoetic Storytelling:\u003c\/b\u003e The simple, poetic approach of the text makes it highly engaging for young listeners and a joy for parents to read aloud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRelatable Character:\u003c\/b\u003e Blake’s very human characteristics and struggles make him instantly relatable to children, fostering empathy and understanding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLighthearted Approach:\u003c\/b\u003e Balances substantive life lessons with a fun, imaginative narrative centered around a snake with an everyday problem—a bellyache!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/b\u003e Young listeners, early elementary readers, parents looking for rhyming books with gentle moral lessons, and kids who love fun, animal-centric stories.\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ePublication Date:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e April 21, 2011\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eFormat: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 8.4 x 10.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 15, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46948959649991,"sku":"9781452096520","price":19.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/8590\/3815\/files\/w-rpmxOhML9781452096520.webp?v=1785895694","url":"https:\/\/rachelsreptileresource.shop\/products\/blake-the-snake-had-a-bellyache-paperback","provider":"Rachel's Reptile Resource","version":"1.0","type":"link"}