{"product_id":"nearly-exactly-almost-like-me-hardcover","title":"Nearly Exactly Almost Like Me - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJennifer Bradbury\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePearl Auyeung\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA loyal big brother makes a case for why his adopted little brother is just like him when a pesky kid on the playground questions their physical differences in this charming picture book.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen they hear the singsong tune of an ice cream truck, two brothers race to get in line! Big brother beats little brother and holds their spot. But when little brother catches up, another kid challenges him joining his brother in line: no cutting! Everyone knows that cutting doesn't count when you're siblings, but the kid doesn't believe they can be brothers when they don't look anything alike. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe brothers may not be biologically related, but they're still brothers, and they have so much else in common! They both like candy \u003ci\u003eway\u003c\/i\u003e too much, love swimming but hate baths, and know their parents love them. Big brother knows that differences on the surface don't matter when in his heart, his little brother is just like him.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJennifer Bradbury is the author of the middle grade novel \u003ci\u003eRiver Runs Deep\u003c\/i\u003e and of several critically acclaimed young adult novels, including, \u003ci\u003eTake\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e A Moment Comes\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWrapped\u003c\/i\u003e, and her debut, \u003ci\u003eShift\u003c\/i\u003e--which \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e called \"fresh, absorbing, compelling\" in a starred review. \u003ci\u003eShift\u003c\/i\u003e was picked as an ALA and a \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book for Young Adults and is also on numerous state reading lists. She is also a rock climber and teacher in Burlington, Washington, where she lives with her family. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePearl AuYeung is the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eNearly Almost Exactly Like Me\u003c\/i\u003e by Jennifer Bradbury and the author-illustrator of \u003ci\u003eThe Best Kind of Mooncake \u003c\/i\u003ewhich received the Irma Black Silver Medal. She also loves pickles and designing toys. Born in Hong Kong, raised in Shanghai, she now lives in Los Angeles.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 11.7 x 9.3 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 February 11, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42733554794559,"sku":"9781481417679","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/df5a6996fc643b2773372cc0d3359580.webp?v=1765136374","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/nearly-exactly-almost-like-me-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}