{"product_id":"nia-and-the-new-free-library-hardcover","title":"Nia and the New Free Library - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eIan Lendler\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMark Pett\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis picture book tells the story of one girl who reminds an entire town of the joy of books.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen the town's old library is destroyed by a tornado, the people are left wondering: What should they do with the space where the library used to be?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe characters in \u003ci\u003eNia and the New Free Library \u003c\/i\u003eall want different things: \u003c\/b\u003e the builder wants there to be a new skyscraper, the grocer wants a new parking lot, but Nia just wants a new library . . . but how can one person build a whole library? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Explores the power of community and what a group can accomplish\u003cbr\u003e- Teaches the importance of working together toward a common goal\u003cbr\u003e- Reminds readers of the important role libraries play in community, and how they work \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSometimes the biggest things can start with almost nothing at all.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIan Lendler and Mark Pett bring humor and heart to this clever twist on the classic \"Stone Soup\" folktale.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- This triumphant ode to the magic of sharing stories is sure to strike a chord with bibliophiles of all genres, ages, and stripes.\u003cbr\u003e- Resonates year-round as a go-to birthday or holiday gift for book-loving kids\u003cbr\u003e- Perfect for children ages 5 to 8 years old\u003cbr\u003e- Great gift for parents and grandparents, as well as librarians, teachers, and educators\u003cbr\u003e- Add it to the shelf with books like \u003ci\u003eStone Soup \u003c\/i\u003eby Marcia Brown, \u003ci\u003eDelivering Your Mail \u003c\/i\u003eby Ann Owen, \u003ci\u003eand Seeds and Trees\u003c\/i\u003e by Brandon Walden.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIan Lendler is the author of many picture books, the Stratford Zoo graphic novel series, and several works of nonfiction. His most recent picture book, \u003ci\u003eThe Fabled Life of Aesop\u003c\/i\u003e, won the American Folklore Society Aesop Prize. If he could build his own library, it would include a room filled with puppies and free pizza. He lives in San Rafael, California. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMark Pett is the author and illustrator of \u003ci\u003eLizard from the Park\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Boy and the Airplane\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Girl and the Bicycle\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as the coauthor and illustrator of \u003ci\u003eThe Girl Who Never Made Mistakes\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 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 June 01, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42729447391295,"sku":"9781452166865","price":22.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/4bf6533ece1f9de8ce75b5e23f2d9afa.webp?v=1765122227","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/nia-and-the-new-free-library-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}