{"product_id":"13-stories-about-ayana-9780823448296","title":"13 Stories about Ayana","description":"\u003cb\u003eA loving look at the ups and downs of being a preschooler in the big city from an award-winning author-illustrator.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThirteen illustrated vignettes capture the wonder and humor of everyday life for a toddler named Ayana. Ayana visits a community garden with her father, gets her face painted at a block party, and has a playdate with her best friend Harris. In these beautifully observed moments, celebrated author-illustrator Amy Schwartz shows us how a young child experiences the warmth of family, friends, and neighbors. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA companion book to \u003ci\u003e13 Stories about Harris\u003c\/i\u003e, these short, charming tales capture a young child's view of the world with wit and honesty. With very short text supported by bright illustrations, this is an excellent storytime choice for young readers beginning to read on their own--or a great choice to share together with the ones you love. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003e13 Stories About Harris\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection\u003cbr\u003eA Bookpage Best Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003eA School Library Journal Best Book of the Year \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* Schwartz has for decades been one of our most tuned-in, honest, and sympathetic chroniclers of childhood; here she is at her absolute best.--\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* This book is exactly what being a toddler is all about, and Schwartz shares it with simple language, wonderful art, and an attitude of sheer delight.--\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Holiday House\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/22\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780823448296\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2022 pg. 76\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Amy Schwartz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42406086246581,"sku":"9780823448296","price":16.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_b2ec47dd-ee11-4768-b43d-1362f7530594.jpg?v=1664286115","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/13-stories-about-ayana-9780823448296","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}