{"product_id":"the-swallow-who-stayed-9781778400865","title":"The Swallow Who Stayed","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA gorgeously illustrated story of a swallow who goes against the flock, and the wonderful friendship that emerges from her decision. For kids 3-7, \u003ci\u003eThe Swallow Who Stayed\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautiful celebration of the seasons and what happens when we have the courage to be different.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eIris asked the other birds, \"What happens to the forest when we leave?\"\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eBut nobody knew the answer. No swallow had ever stayed long enough to see.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt's time for the swallows to fly South for the winter. But not for Iris, a curious swallow, who has always wondered what the winter is like and decides to stay. One by one, the leaves fall from the trees and the cold begins to settle. Soon an icy wind blows and big snowflakes tumble from the sky. Maybe staying for the winter was a mistake... Though everything changes when Iris stumbles into the home of a squirrel. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePhilip Giordano's geometric art perfectly captures the changing seasons and the different skyscapes we experience in the morning and at night as seasons change. This heartfelt story shares the incredible surprises that happen when we dare to do something different, and celebrates a friendship that lasts from winter to spring. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Greystone Kids\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/22\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781778400865\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.70h x 11.20w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/15\/2024\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Philip Giordano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44589948305589,"sku":"9781778400865","price":16.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_2011e136-b162-4141-a36d-e34132672a83.jpg?v=1724734272","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-swallow-who-stayed-9781778400865","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}