{"product_id":"a-kiss-for-akaraka-9780062651969","title":"A Kiss for Akaraka","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA beautiful, lyrical picture book about a father, his daughter, and her imaginary friend raking leaves on a crisp fall day.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith gorgeous pictures by E. B. Goodale, the illustrator of the acclaimed \u003cem\u003eWindows\u003c\/em\u003e, this book about family, fatherhood, friendship, and imagination is perfect for story time and bedtime sharing all year round. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCritically acclaimed author Richard Jackson's enchanting story about love, family, and the power of the imagination follows Lula and her daddy as they rake leaves together on a crisp autumn day. Can Daddy see Akaraka, Lula's imaginary friend? Perhaps not, but he is willing to try, much to Lula's delight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA perfect book about parenthood and childhood to share together. The poetic text is a joy to read aloud and is enhanced by E. B. Goodale's bright, enticing illustrations. Just right for fans of Kevin Henkes's \u003cem\u003eIn the Middle of Fall\u003c\/em\u003e and Julia Rawlinson's \u003cem\u003eFletcher and the Falling Leaves\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJackson, Richard:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eRichard Jackson\u003c\/strong\u003e is an editor and author. He says: \"\u003cem\u003eAkaraka\u003c\/em\u003e is a word in the Igbo language; a meaningful word to the Igbo-speaking people of southwestern Nigeria. It refers to marks on a person's hand that spell out that person's fate or destiny. At the time she used it, in 1997, my granddaughter, Kelsey Albert, then three years old, couldn't have realized this. She liked the sound, as do I for this story, in which my role is played by her father. I am now a writer, not a raker. I've published seven books for young people, among them \u003cem\u003eThis Beautiful Day\u003c\/em\u003e, illustrated by Suzy Lee, and \u003cem\u003eIn Plain Sight\u003c\/em\u003e, which was illustrated by Jerry Pinkney and awarded a Coretta Scott King Honor for illustration.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGoodale, E. B.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE. B. Goodale\u003c\/strong\u003e is an illustrator, designer, and printmaker. She is also the illustrator of two acclaimed books for children: \u003cem\u003eWindows\u003c\/em\u003e, by Julia Denos, and \u003cem\u003eA Most Unusual Day\u003c\/em\u003e, by Sydra Mallery. The artist lives with her family in Salem, Massachusetts, where the autumn leaves are gold and red and occasionally purple. www.ebgoodale.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50409548022034,"sku":"9780062651969","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1d5075a3-d69c-4861-ad70-c14802a10a95.jpg?v=1729290239","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-kiss-for-akaraka-9780062651969","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}