{"product_id":"varenka-hardcover","title":"Varenka - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBernadette Watts\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA story of friendship and faith.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eVarenka lives contently in her cottage in the woods, until passersby warn her that war has broken out. \u003ci\u003ePack up a bundle and come along with us\u003c\/i\u003e. But Varenka can't leave. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eWho will care for the children who wander and get lost in the forest? Who will shelter the animals and feed the birds when winter comes?\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Soon, Varenka shelters a young artist, an old farmer and his goat, and a lost child. And each night she prays for a wall to be built around her house to protect her from the soldiers who draw nearer with each passing day. Things seem dire until Varenka notices a gentle sound all around the house. Snow. Could it be enough to save them? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This is a Bernadette Watts classic with its timeless message of courage, compassion, and faith. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A master in choosing a palette.\"--Eric Carle \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eSTARRED REVIEW \u003c\/b\u003e\"The resemblance to current-day displacement due to war is hauntingly similar... the Byzantine-like faces are beautifully crafted in soft pastel colors, while Watts's writing follows traditional folktale cadence.\u003cbr\u003e - School Library Journal\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBernadette Watts, known throughout Europe simply as Bernadette, has illustrated many dozens of folk- and fairy tales. Born in England, she loved to draw from childhood. She studied at the Maidstone Art School?in Kent, UK, and for some time was taught by Brian Wildsmith and David Hockney. Bernadette's many beautiful books include \u003ci\u003eThe Snow Queen \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Little Drummer Boy\u003c\/i\u003e. Bernadette finds her inspiration in nature. Today she lives and works in Kent. She has been illustrating for NorthSouth Books and NordSüd Verlag since the beginning of her career fifty years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 11.1 x 8.5 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 25, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42697270100031,"sku":"9780735845077","price":23.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/a7f35f04687e2f4a354b4e1f50f50242.webp?v=1765008938","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/varenka-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}