{"product_id":"same-time-next-week-9780735846302","title":"Same Time, Next Week?","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis sweet and funny road trip story celebrates finding support in friendship, even when things don't go as expected.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGiraffe, Sheep, Turtle, and Crocodile have a common goal: to see the stars. They head out of the bright city on a road trip into the dark countryside. But plans can change when rain showers, snack breaks, and naps get in the way. Before they know it, the sun is rising! No big deal, say the friends, they can reach for the stars again. Same time, next week? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A gently humorous tale about friendship, expectations, and enjoying the journey by debut author-illustrator Marlene Droop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Marlene Droop\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Northsouth Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/15\/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 0.79lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.28h x 8.69w x 0.37d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780735846302\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/22\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2026 pg. 74\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarlene Droop studied graphic design in her hometown of Münster, Germany. She then moved to Hamburg to pursue a master's degree in illustration. Her first young adult novel, \u003ci\u003eEcht das Leben und Ich\u003c\/i\u003e (\u003ci\u003eReal Life and Me\u003c\/i\u003e), was published in 2024 and nominated for the Stiftung Buchkunst award for the most beautiful German book. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlisha Niehaus Berger delights in cultures and languages, and has supported the creation and creators of books in over twenty countries and fifty languages during her long career in children's publishing. Originally from California, she currently lives with her family in Basel, Switzerland.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Marlene Droop \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48944146776221,"sku":"9780735846302","price":23.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_d92a9865-614b-472e-964d-4a3ba67b3fd2.jpg?v=1790154243","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/same-time-next-week-9780735846302","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}