{"product_id":"nia-and-the-new-free-library-9781452166865","title":"Nia and the New Free Library","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis picture book tells the story of one girl who reminds an entire town of the joy of books.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen the town's old library is destroyed by a tornado, the people are left wondering: What should they do with the space where the library used to be?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe characters in \u003ci\u003eNia and the New Free Library \u003c\/i\u003eall want different things: \u003c\/b\u003e the builder wants there to be a new skyscraper, the grocer wants a new parking lot, but Nia just wants a new library . . . but how can one person build a whole library? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Explores the power of community and what a group can accomplish\u003cbr\u003e- Teaches the importance of working together toward a common goal\u003cbr\u003e- Reminds readers of the important role libraries play in community, and how they work \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSometimes the biggest things can start with almost nothing at all.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIan Lendler and Mark Pett bring humor and heart to this clever twist on the classic Stone Soup folktale.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- This triumphant ode to the magic of sharing stories is sure to strike a chord with bibliophiles of all genres, ages, and stripes.\u003cbr\u003e- Resonates year-round as a go-to birthday or holiday gift for book-loving kids\u003cbr\u003e- Perfect for children ages 5 to 8 years old\u003cbr\u003e- Great gift for parents and grandparents, as well as librarians, teachers, and educators\u003cbr\u003e- Add it to the shelf with books like \u003ci\u003eStone Soup \u003c\/i\u003eby Marcia Brown, \u003ci\u003eDelivering Your Mail \u003c\/i\u003eby Ann Owen, \u003ci\u003eand Seeds and Trees\u003c\/i\u003e by Brandon Walden.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Chronicle Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/01\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781452166865\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40","brand":"Ian Lendler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39956848771253,"sku":"9781452166865","price":16.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_8a40aad0-2604-43bf-aabb-bbfc466f8568.jpg?v=1620222603","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/nia-and-the-new-free-library-9781452166865","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}