{"product_id":"the-legend-of-the-wishing-pearl-9781681817163","title":"The Legend of the Wishing Pearl","description":"\u003cp\u003eA master storyteller is at work here.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUrbano Salvati presents his latest book\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e The Legend of the Wishing Pearl.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn it, a beautiful young Japanese young girl named Orica lives in a small fishing village.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrica's heart is full of love and she adores everyone and everything around her. The story enfolds from when she was very young and loved her garden, to when she started school and had to learn to deal with bullies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe cherry blossom story is a famous Japanese fairy tale. As Orica grows up, she learns about the mysteries of the sea and why her father always gave thanks at the end of every fishing trip. She learns how to play the flute and enjoys playing for the dolphins on the beach.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne day Orica learns of a sad and impossible situation. Because of her love for life and her act of kindness, she was presented the greatest gift of all: the sea. A wise old man explains to her the true story behind \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Legend of the Wishing Pearl.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChildren will be transported to another time and place; that of an enchanting little Japanese village where love is king and miracles do happen.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBorn in Italy, Urbano Salvati currently resides in Las Vegas. Having worked as a chef and culinary educator for 40 years, he now delights young readers with his creative storytelling. He believes true happiness comes from love and from good food. \"There is a certain magic about children's stories that I have always loved. I have always dreamed of beautifully written prose that will elicit in readers all of the best that our heart can produce.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher's website: \u003c\/strong\u003ehttp: \/\/sbpra.com\/UrbanoSalvati\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \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 11\/03\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781681817163\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 68\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.41lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.18d","brand":"Urbano Salvati","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43449007472821,"sku":"9781681817163","price":16.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_bac78e16-2389-49fd-8d90-063186b0c060.jpg?v=1704216194","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-legend-of-the-wishing-pearl-9781681817163","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}