{"product_id":"welcome-mac-to-the-family-9781736306116","title":"Welcome, Mac, to the Family!","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eWelcome, Mac, to the Family!\u003c\/em\u003e, everyone is excited about news of a new baby on the way, especially big brother John. But baby Mac is born a little early and must stay in the hospital a little longer. John learns how care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) helps Mac grow bigger and stronger, and after patiently waiting a few weeks, the whole family joyfully welcomes baby Mac home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach of Joan's heartwarming books has earned the prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eMom's Choice GOLD award for excellence in children's literature!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for the Book: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"As a Pediatrician, I work with many families whose newborns need care in the hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This story is a wonderful resource for families seeking support and courage while awaiting the day their new baby comes home.\" \u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eSteven Kairys, MD, MPH, Professor of Pediatrics, Hackensack Meridian Health System\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndustry Acclaim: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003e\"The illustrations in this book are the culmination of two years of experimentation, iteration, and digital storytelling. Being one of the first children's books showcasing photo-realistic people vs. cartoon figures, it features fully illustrated characters modeled after the author's own family. It's a visual achievement that wouldn't have been possible a year ago.\" \u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eUSA Today, April 30, 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Noanie Books Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/05\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781736306116\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 76\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.19lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 11.00w x 0.31d","brand":"Joan Ruddiman Edd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51844041179317,"sku":"9781736306116","price":32.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_3994fd59-d57a-4f4e-bc70-f95e64d611b1.jpg?v=1759848947","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/welcome-mac-to-the-family-9781736306116","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}