{"product_id":"gunzil-and-bowser-9798995600800","title":"Gunzil and Bowser","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA timeless tale of friendship and bravery that spans generations.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA boy. A dog. A bright red sled.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYoung Gunzil loves life on the farm, especially when a magical snowfall blankets the fields in white. Eager to test out his favorite sled, Gunzil sets off with his faithful dog, Bowser, for a day of winter adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut as the afternoon sun fades and a fresh storm rolls in, the familiar landscape transforms into a disorienting wilderness. Deep in the woods and shivering in the growing dark, the path home has vanished. In this heartwarming story of survival and loyalty, Gunzil discovers that Bowser is more than just a playmate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginally written in 1934 and beautifully restored for this definitive 2026 edition, \u003cem\u003eGunzil \u0026amp; Bowser\u003c\/em\u003e features hand-drawn calligraphy and vibrant digital illustrations, making it a perfect read-aloud for fans of classic winter adventures.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert O. L. Praël\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mirapool Creek\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/02\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 84\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.38d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798995600800\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Baby-Preschool\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePraël, Robert O. L.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Robert Otto Lorne Prael Jr. was an artist who specialized in painting and illustration. Taking the words of the short story, Gunzil and Bowser, he illustrated the original drawings in an unsuccessful attempt at publication in 1978. This 2026 edition, restored and colorized by his son, finally brings that vision to life.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePraël, Anthony G.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Anthony Gardner Praël is a retired corporate computer systems engineer and composer with a 35-year career. A dedicated creative historian, Anthony began the part-time labor of love to publish Gunzil \u0026amp; Bowser in the late 1990s. In this 2026 definitive edition, he leveraged his technical expertise to meticulously restore, colorize, and texture the original 1978 illustrations by his father, Robert Otto Lorne Prael Jr. By integrating his mother's hand-drawn calligraphy with modern digital systems, Anthony has finally brought this multi-generational vision to life nearly a century after its inception.","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Robert O. L. Pra\u0026#195;\u0026#171;l \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48552019558557,"sku":"9798995600800","price":47.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_39abe99c-9dac-4759-89d0-60d869ac65ff.jpg?v=1782827404","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/gunzil-and-bowser-9798995600800","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}