{"product_id":"the-bird-coat-hardcover","title":"The Bird Coat - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eInger Marie Kjølstadmyr\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eØyvind Torseter\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eKari Dickson\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis tale of passion, persistence, and hubris reminds us that what seems foolish in hindsight may have been born of boldness and bravery.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of 2023!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The tailor Pierre has a big dream: He wants to fly. To make this outlandish vision a reality, he decides to sew a garment that is up to the task: his very own, resplendent bird coat. But can a human really become a bird with anything but disastrous results? This is a fantastical story of the imagined selves that we dream into being, and the hubris that can come hand-in-hand with these imaginings. Illustrated in the distinctive hand of award-winning Norwegian illustrator  yvind Torseter, this tale was inspired by the true story of Franz Reichelt, dubbed \"the flying tailor,\" who in 1912 jumped from the Eiffel Tower in an attempt at flight. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInger Marie Kjølstadmyr\u003c\/b\u003e has a masters degree in Nordic Literature from the University of Oslo. She works as a freelancer in publishing and as a theater reviewer, and made her literary debut in 2011 with the children's book \u003ci\u003eHenrik and the Bath Sponge\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eThe Bird Coat\u003c\/i\u003e is her second book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eØyvind Torseter\u003c\/b\u003e is a Norwegian artist and illustrator who has created eleven books on his own and several with other authors. He's received numerous awards for his books, including a Bologna Ragazzi Award and the Norwegian Book Art Prize. In 2014, he was a finalist for the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award. His books have been translated into several languages, with six already published by Enchanted Lion. Øyvind lives and works in Oslo. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, \u003cb\u003eKari Dickson\u003c\/b\u003e grew up bilingually, as her mother is Norwegian and her grandparents could not speak English. She holds a B.A. in Scandinavian studies and an M.A. in translation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.4 x 9.2 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 October 18, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42699174051903,"sku":"9781592703661","price":21.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/c9615d2b8d696068e965fbe76127615b.webp?v=1765012701","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-bird-coat-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}