{"product_id":"with-a-friend-by-your-side-hardcover","title":"With a Friend by Your Side - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBarbara Kerley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith sweet thoughts about the value of friendship, this inspirational book preps young ones for the world beyond their own families. The striking photographs paired with poetic text will encourage more unplugged and imaginative play, help kids develop skills essential to their social and communicative development, and create a sense of belonging and security. Plus, we guarantee you'll finish the book wanting to hug a friend. A comprehensive afterword details the backstories of the incredible photos, which feature children and animals from around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarbara Kerley is the author of National Geographic's \u003ci\u003eA Cool Drink of Water\u003c\/i\u003e, which received a starred review from \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e and was named an Outstanding Science Trade Book by the NSTA\/CBC, and \u003ci\u003eYou and Me Together\u003c\/i\u003e, which was named an ALA Notable Book. Her third book for National Geographic, \u003ci\u003eA Little Peace\u003c\/i\u003e, was called \"powerful\" by \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e and \"stunningly beautiful,\" by the \u003ci\u003eBoston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e. It was named to the Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book List and a Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2008. \u003ci\u003eOne World, One Day\u003c\/i\u003e, her fourth NGS book received a starred review from \u003ci\u003ePublisher's Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e and was named a Notable Social Studies Trade book. She also wrote \u003ci\u003eWalt Whitman: Words for America\u003c\/i\u003e, which was named a Sibert Honor book, \u003ci\u003eThe Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins\u003c\/i\u003e, a Caldecott Honor book, and \u003ci\u003eWhat to Do About Alice?\u003c\/i\u003e, a Sibert Honor book. She lives in Portland, Oregon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 11 x 9.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 12, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53096576581856,"sku":"9781426319051","price":20.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5909\/4496\/files\/2G9g7hN3RD9781426319051.webp?v=1781675940","url":"https:\/\/improvedinc.myshopify.com\/products\/with-a-friend-by-your-side-hardcover","provider":"Improved Improper Input Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}