{"product_id":"the-caribou-king-9781951530464","title":"The Caribou King","description":"\u003cp\u003eHope turns misfortune into a new beginning in this adventurous children's story \u003cem\u003eThe Caribou King\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRae stares at his caribou family after awakening from a dream that seems so real. He watches his family enjoy the fresh taste of new moss and ferns until Doe challenges him to a race toward the highest mountain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite several warnings to return home, the two young deer explore the mountain, only to discover a hidden opening covered by vines and bushes. Curiosity leads them deep into a hidden cave until they feel the earth shake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrightened, Rae and Doe huddle together in a small alcove watching the stone walls crumble and the floor crack wide open forming a sinkhole.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRae falls deeper and deeper below the cave's surface, crying for help, until he lands on frozen ground in the magical Land of Light. In this peaceful place, Rae discovers a powerful gift that transforms his world and changes the lives of his caribou family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Caribou King\u003c\/em\u003e embraces the idea of hope. When faced with personal dilemmas or natural disasters, we need to hold onto the hope that tomorrow will be better.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAward-winning author Christine Conrad Cazes lives with her husband, Lloyd, and bichon frise in Westchester County, New York. A literacy specialist in the public school system, she uses her stories when introducing thematic topics of study. \u003cem\u003eThe Caribou King\u003c\/em\u003e is the author's fourth children's book, continuing her Westorchid series. \u003cem\u003ePunkin, Gem's Gift\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eShe Never Asked for Wings, \u003c\/em\u003eher three other books, all received the Pinnacle Book Achievement Award in the categories of Children's Interest, Children's Literary Fiction, and Children's Inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Strategic Book Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/17\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781951530464\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 34\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.22lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.09d","brand":"Christine Conrad Cazes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43205154013365,"sku":"9781951530464","price":9.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_18245f42-45fa-4a9c-848f-b6047646d58a.jpg?v=1698129319","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-caribou-king-9781951530464","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}