{"product_id":"a-dog-named-haku-a-holiday-story-from-nepal-9781512432053","title":"A Dog Named Haku: A Holiday Story from Nepal","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt's the Festival of Lights in Nepal, and today is the day to honor dogs  Brothers Alu and Bhalu wander the streets of Kathmandu, passing by twirling kites and bamboo swings, looking for a dog to feed. But as night falls, their task begins to feel hopeless, until they spot a small black dog who is in need of a friend. This sweet story presents an important Hindu holiday through the eyes of two young boys, making it relatable for both those familiar with the holiday and those reading about it for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKaranjit, Amish:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eAmish Karanjit\u003c\/strong\u003e was born and raised in Nepal and now lives in San Francisco. When he was little, his nickname was Alu. Together with his older brother, whose nickname was Bhalu, he fed their mother's festival feast to a stray dog called Haku. They really do have a little sister whose nickname is Dalli. Their family survived Nepal's devastating 2015 earthquakes.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKaranjit, Nicole:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eNicole Karanjit \u003c\/strong\u003ehas degrees in cultural anthropology and applied linguistics, has taught English to adult international students, and is currently a full-time mom and mixed media artist. She, her husband, Amish, and their daughter, Maya, enjoy frequent visits with Nicole's parents, Curtis and Margarita Engle.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEngle, Margarita:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eMargarita Engle \u003c\/strong\u003eis the national Young People's Poet Laureate, an Astrid Lindgren Award nominee, and the Cuban-American author of verse novels, memoirs, and picture books. Awards include a Newbery Honor for \u003cem\u003eThe Surrender Tree\u003c\/em\u003e, and a Charlotte Zolotow Award for \u003cem\u003eDrum Dream Girl\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eEt al...\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Millbrook Press (Tm)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50556832973074,"sku":"9781512432053","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_58d23d67-a628-4661-9c36-c923b0523011.jpg?v=1731765553","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-dog-named-haku-a-holiday-story-from-nepal-9781512432053","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}