{"product_id":"the-interpreter-hardcover","title":"The Interpreter - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eOlivia Abtahi\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMonica Arnaldo\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA sharp and heartfelt picture book about a young soccer-loving girl who's an interpreter for her Spanish-speaking parents.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSome kids have one job: to be a kid! Cecilia has two. When she isn't on the soccer field scoring goals, she's accompanying her parents to all kinds of grown-up places, like the DMV, the accountant's office, and the auto shop. She helps them translate from Spanish to English and from English to Spanish. It's an important job, and it can even be fun. It's also hard work. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSometimes Cecilia's second job is so much responsibility, it feels like she'll split in two! Is it time for Cecilia to blow her whistle and call for a time-out? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOlivia Abtahi's clever text and Monica Arnaldo's charming illustrations capture a common aspect of life for immigrant and bilingual families while offering a model for teamwork that helps everyone feel understood.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOlivia Abtahi is a filmmaker and author. Her debut novel, \u003ci\u003ePerfectly Parvin\u003c\/i\u003e, received an SCBWI Golden Kite Honor, a YALSA Odyssey Honor, and numerous starred reviews. She is also the author of \u003ci\u003eAzar on Fire\u003c\/i\u003e and the forthcoming \u003ci\u003eRostam and the Red Dwarf\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eThe Interpreter \u003c\/i\u003eis her picture book debut. Olivia grew up in the DC area and now lives in Denver, Colorado, with her family. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMonica Arnaldo is the award-winning author of several picture books, including \u003ci\u003eAre You a Cheeseburger? \u003c\/i\u003e(a Kids' Indie Next pick) and \u003ci\u003eMr. S\u003c\/i\u003e (a \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the Year). Her illustrations have also appeared in middle grade novels and children's magazines. She works both traditionally and digitally when she's illustrating, combining watercolor, pencil crayons, and Photoshop to create images full of character. She grew up in Ontario, Canada, and now lives in Quebec with her family.\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 11.1 x 8.8 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 January 21, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42734110375999,"sku":"9780593620441","price":22.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/37cb851ec893f9adf5098f9b9fe43a12.webp?v=1765138700","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-interpreter-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}