{"product_id":"courage-hats-hardcover","title":"Courage Hats - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKate Hoefler\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJessixa Bagley\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat if the Cowardly Lion took a leap of faith? A story of courage, determination, and a dash of friendship.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCourage is something that comes from your heart. But if you can't find it there, you can wear it on your head at first. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMae is a girl. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBear is a bear. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut over the course of one life-changing, slightly nerve-racking train ride, they find out that this might be the only thing they don't have in common. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKate Hoefler's signature lyricism and Jessixa Bagley's sweetly wry art combine for a gently whimsical, people (and bear) pleaser of a story about the fear of being different, the ways we overcome this fear, and the fact that often what's different is a lot more familiar than we might think. With courage, determination, and a dash of friendship, Mae and Bear discover all the humor, warmth, and beauty found in togetherness and in the unknown. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIMPORTANT THEMES: This sweet, moving story about new experiences is just right for kids facing the first day of school or a big move, but it's also more broadly about the importance of courage, trying things that scare you, making new friends, the beauty and importance of diversity, and dealing with the feeling of being an outsider. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTEACHES KINDNESS AND EMPATHY: This book emphasizes the importance of kindness, courage, empathy, and friendship. It's a perfect classroom or library read-aloud, as kids will be excited to share their own experiences of trying new things and discussing things that scare them. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBE BRAVE: It's all too common for kids to feel like outsiders at school, at camp, or anywhere else. This book shows it's okay to be different--and that trying new things is worth it, even when they seem scary or unfamiliar. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSWEET ILLUSTRATIONS: Fall in love with these adorable characters, portrayed with humor and sweetness by illustrator Jessixa Bagley! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Parents and caregivers\u003cbr\u003e- Teachers and librarians\u003cbr\u003e- Anyone looking for an empathy read\u003cbr\u003e- Kids moving to new schools or houses\u003cbr\u003e- Parents encouraging kids to be brave in the face of new experiences\u003cbr\u003e- Fans of unlikely friendship stories\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKate Hoefler received her MFA in poetry from the University of Michigan, where she studied as a Colby Fellow. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eRabbit and The Motorbike, Real Cowboys\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eGreat Big Things\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in a quiet village in Ohio where she can hear the distant sounds of the highway. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJessixa Bagley grew up in the suburbs of Portland, Oregon, where she developed a love of hamburgers, drawing, and anthropomorphic food. Her books have won the SCBWI Golden Kite Award, multiple Junior Library Guild selections, and an Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Honor, among many other awards. She lives in Seattle, Washington.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.1 x 10.3 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 22, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42698545299519,"sku":"9781797202761","price":21.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/87691021fbea83fc2549befcc4d42261.webp?v=1765010560","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/courage-hats-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}