{"product_id":"a-country-far-away-9780980876024","title":"A Country Far Away","description":"A remarkable and delightful book that shows how children are alike the world over, while at the same time celebrating the rich and interesting diversity of their ordinary lives. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e AWARDS \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Winner of the Christian Media Children's Book Prize, France \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Parents Magazine Best Books of the Year Award, USA \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e NSCC\/CBS Notable Children's Book, USA \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Children's Book Foundation Book of the Year, UK \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e IRA-CBC Favourite Paperbacks for 1994, USA \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e REVIEWS \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"An extraordinary book.\" Publishers Weekly \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"This unusual, sensitive book really brings out our shared human experiences, regardless of race.\" Child Education \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A winner. What I liked about the book was that each kid's life seems far more interesting and exciting than the other's, and it's a hook that I can't see a young reader getting off.\" Times Educational Supplement \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Gray understands that children are capable of insight and compassion, even into complex issues.\" The Irish Times \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Conveys the most complicated ideas effortlessly.\" Mother Magazine \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Terrific.\" Catholic Library World \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A unique book.\" Focus \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Never condescends or patronises.\" Five Owls \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Simple in concept, yet rich in execution.\" Booklist \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"An ingenious and worthwhile idea.\" The School Librarian \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A wonderful picture book. A welcome addition to the collection.\" Nassau Library System \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Well executed and intriguing.\" Junior Bookshelf \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUnique among picture books, it avoids didacticism while joyfully celebrating the kinship of human cultures.\" Review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"This book covers a portion of the early social studies curriculum far better than any textbook.\" Times Herald \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"There is no sense that one life is better than the other, rather that they are the same tapestry rewoven with a slightly different thread.\" Parents Magazine \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A wonderful book.\" Wings \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Wow  The possibilities for follow-up in the classroom seem endless. Excellent.\" Maine Collection \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Cleverly done.\" Lindsay Mackie \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Unusual and thought-provoking.\" Kent \u0026amp; Sussex Courier\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Vivid Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50726185009426,"sku":"9780980876024","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_33d87603-46dc-42ad-ae69-47a57f1eaf28.jpg?v=1734857563","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-country-far-away-9780980876024","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}