{"product_id":"a-country-far-away-paperback","title":"A Country Far Away - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNigel Gray\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDupasquier Philippe\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA remarkable and delightful book that shows how children are alike the world over, while at the same time celebrating the rich and interesting diversity of their ordinary lives. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e AWARDS \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Winner of the Christian Media Children's Book Prize, France \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Parents Magazine Best Books of the Year Award, USA \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e NSCC\/CBS Notable Children's Book, USA \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Children's Book Foundation Book of the Year, UK \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e IRA-CBC Favourite Paperbacks for 1994, USA \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e REVIEWS \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"An extraordinary book.\" Publishers Weekly \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"This unusual, sensitive book really brings out our shared human experiences, regardless of race.\" Child Education \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A winner. What I liked about the book was that each kid's life seems far more interesting and exciting than the other's, and it's a hook that I can't see a young reader getting off.\" Times Educational Supplement \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Gray understands that children are capable of insight and compassion, even into complex issues.\" The Irish Times \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Conveys the most complicated ideas effortlessly.\" Mother Magazine \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Terrific.\" Catholic Library World \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A unique book.\" Focus \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Never condescends or patronises.\" Five Owls \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Simple in concept, yet rich in execution.\" Booklist \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"An ingenious and worthwhile idea.\" The School Librarian \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A wonderful picture book. A welcome addition to the collection.\" Nassau Library System \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Well executed and intriguing.\" Junior Bookshelf \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUnique among picture books, it avoids didacticism while joyfully celebrating the kinship of human cultures.\" Review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"This book covers a portion of the early social studies curriculum far better than any textbook.\" Times Herald \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"There is no sense that one life is better than the other, rather that they are the same tapestry rewoven with a slightly different thread.\" Parents Magazine \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A wonderful book.\" Wings \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Wow  The possibilities for follow-up in the classroom seem endless. Excellent.\" Maine Collection \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Cleverly done.\" Lindsay Mackie \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Unusual and thought-provoking.\" Kent \u0026amp; Sussex Courier\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 x 5.9 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 March 08, 2012\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 Country Far Away\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 1.2\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":42737853890623,"sku":"9780980876024","price":25.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/5d97aad4536d1d575a4a90faf15ccd67.webp?v=1765151316","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/a-country-far-away-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}