{"product_id":"when-i-want-to-be-silent-9783039641482","title":"When I Want to Be Silent","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is a beautiful picture book about the power of the unsaid. About the inner world and the richness of what words cannot express.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA perfect harmony of rhythmic prose and detailed illustrations, this black-and-white picture book radiates extraordinary emotional depth. Its main character, a little bear, inhabits a world where words are not always enough. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike a gentle, meditative poem, every page exudes warmth, tenderness, and empathy, capturing the quiet beauty of thought and feeling. At its core lies a book about the limits of language and the power of stillness. It shows readers how being together in silence can be meaningful when words fall short.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally published in Bulgaria, this quiet masterpiece became an international sensation, with rights sold in seven languages before arriving in English. Perfect for fans of Shaun Tan and Peter Reynolds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHighlights: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBuilds Empathy on Every Page\u003c\/b\u003e: Helps children understand that words aren't the only way to connect, allowing them to see the world through a different lens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA \"Read-It-Again\" Favorite\u003c\/b\u003e: Featuring a gentle bear protagonist and rhythmic prose, it's a story that captures the attention of readers of all ages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFor Every Child\u003c\/b\u003e: Gives quiet children permission to embrace their silence while helping extroverts put their empathy to work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Manifesto Against Chaos\u003c\/b\u003e: A unique piece of art and poetry that stands out by being quiet in a world of flashy, colorful titles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Perfect Gift\u003c\/b\u003e: A timeless, black-and-white addition to any child's library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Global Sensation\u003c\/b\u003e: A best-selling title in 7 European countries, beloved by reviewers, librarians, and parents alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Helvetiq\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9783039641482\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.71lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.69h x 8.43w x 0.39d","brand":"Zornitsa Hristova","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52774271123637,"sku":"9783039641482","price":15.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/when-i-want-to-be-silent-9783039641482","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}