{"product_id":"a-boy-and-a-jaguar-hardcover","title":"A Boy and a Jaguar - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlan Rabinowitz\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCátia Chien\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2015 Schneider Family Book Award Winner \u003cbr\u003e * \"A candid and deeply resonant account of a hard-fought battle against societal stigma, and an embrace of one's true talent and calling.\" \u003ci\u003e--Publisher's Weekly, \u003c\/i\u003e starred review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpeaking for the animals he loves gives one boy's life hope, purpose, and truth in this gorgeous picture book autobiography.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Alan loves animals, but the great cat house at the Bronx Zoo makes him sad. Why are they all alone in empty cages? Are they being punished? More than anything, he wants to be their champion--their voice--but he stutters uncontrollably. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Except when he talks to animals...then he is fluent. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Follow the life of the man \u003ci\u003eTime Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e calls, \"the Indiana Jones of wildlife conservation\" as he searches for his voice and fulfills a promise to speak for animals, and people, who cannot speak for themselves. This real-life story with tender illustrations by Catia Chien explores truths not defined by the spoken word. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly Best Book \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEzra Jack Keats New Writer Honor\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2015\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the 2015 Sigurd F. Olson Nature Writing Award \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e2015 Green Earth Book Honor book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Alan Rabinowitz\u003c\/b\u003e is a global leader in the field of big cat preservation and research. He's dedicated his life to two causes: protecting wild cats around the world, and advocating for fellow stutterers. Visit his organization's website at www.panthera.org . \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe illustrator \u003cb\u003eCatia Chien\u003c\/b\u003e lives in Pasadena, California. Visit her website at www.catiachien.com .\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 9.2 x 11.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 06, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schneider Family Book Award (2015)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ezra Jack Keats Book Award (2015)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Florida Children's Book Award (2016)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boy and a Jaguar\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42688023330879,"sku":"9780547875071","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/e0f703ebf75efb64e92ec2de3ee4febe.webp?v=1764980586","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/a-boy-and-a-jaguar-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}