{"product_id":"grumbletroll-wants-to-be-first-9780764363351","title":"Grumbletroll... Wants to Be First!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe Grumbletroll teaches kids about fairness and friendship, and how to cope with frustration and rage when they don't win. In the third book of the series, he wants to win the big soapbox derby race but derails his friends' plans. Will he learn the value of sportsmanship and help his friends finish the race? \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 32 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 28 May 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Schiffer Publishing Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Grumbletroll, a beloved character in the children's book series, returns in the third installment of The Grumbletroll series. With an unwavering determination to win the prestigious soapbox derby race, he sets out on a mission to create a unique and powerful soapbox that will give him an edge over his competitors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring the race, Grumbletroll's competitive spirit takes over, and he manages to overtake the field, leaving his friends behind. However, his triumph comes at a cost as he inadvertently derails his friends' soapboxes, causing them to suffer various accidents.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA bird gets startled and hits a post, a hedgehog runs into a stone, a mouse's steering wheel breaks, and a rabbit loses its brakes. With his friends in distress, Grumbletroll realizes the importance of sportsmanship and the fact that winning isn't everything.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetermined to set aside his initial anger and come to their aid, Grumbletroll uses his coping skills to help his friends repair their soapboxes. He works tirelessly to fix their vehicles, ensuring that they are all ready to finish the race together.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the race continues, Grumbletroll's friends are grateful for his selfless act of kindness. They realize that true friendship and sportsmanship are more important than winning, and they work together to overcome their obstacles and finish the race as a team.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the end, Grumbletroll learns the value of friendship, sportsmanship, and the importance of putting others before himself. He realizes that winning isn't everything and that true success comes from helping others achieve their goals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Grumbletroll series continues to teach children valuable lessons about fairness, friendship, and coping with frustration and rage. With its engaging characters and exciting adventures, the series has become a beloved favorite among children and parents alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 279 x 229 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780764363351\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barbara van den Speulhof","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44097367539962,"sku":"9780764363351","price":12.36,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1654864994128_book.jpg?v=1655208516","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/grumbletroll-wants-to-be-first-9780764363351","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}