{"product_id":"teacup-hardcover","title":"Teacup - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRebecca Young\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMatt Ottley\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA stunning picture book that addresses life's big journeys with hope, beauty, and reassurance \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSchool Library Journal  STARRED REVIEW ] \u003cbr\u003e \" A] moving, allegorical tale... inspiring reflection and empathy\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Kirkus Reviews  STARRED REVIEW ] \u003cbr\u003e \"A potent discussion starter... Enchanting, beautiful, and full of hope. \" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Booklist  STARRED REVIEW ] \u003cbr\u003e \"A lyrical tale of leaving home and finding a new one...Thought-provoking and arrestingly beautiful.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A boy must leave his home and find another. He brings with him a teacup full of earth from the place where he grew up, and sets off to sea. Some days, the journey is peaceful, and the skies are cloudless and bright. Some days, storms threaten to overturn his boat. And some days, the smallest amount of hope grows into something glorious. At last, the boy finds land, but it doesn't feel complete . . . until another traveler joins him, bearing the seed to build a new home. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With lyrical text and gorgeous artwork, this poignant picture book is perfect for discussing all of life's toughest challenges--a big move, a divorce, long-distance separation, or even the current refugee crisis--in a way that's reassuring and inspiring for children and adults alike.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRebecca Young grew up in suburban Sydney with two brothers, a swing set, and the scent of gardenias. Her days were filled with chalk drawings on driveways, backyard battles, journal ramblings, and a whole lot of picture books. These days Rebecca enjoys working with words and pictures as both a children's book author and publisher. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Matt Ottley is an illustrator and musician living in New South Wales, Australia, with his partner in a peaceful little cottage. He was born in Papua New Guinea, and loves woodworking, tea, and wildlife.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 11.1 x 10 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 October 04, 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 Teacup\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\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":42688640155711,"sku":"9780735227774","price":22.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/d79f3734c92a772fe9d7f75d7dad4b54.webp?v=1764982652","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/teacup-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}