{"product_id":"always-be-my-sister-9781069096050","title":"Always Be My Sister","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlways Be My Sister\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeah and Becky are sisters by blood, born in Canada and connected by a love that runs deep. One carries her Indian-Guyanese\u003cstrong\u003e roots \u003c\/strong\u003ethrough her father; the other, her South American and Jamaican \u003cstrong\u003eheritage.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTheir hair, skin, and stories may be different\u003c\/strong\u003e-but their bond is built on something stronger than similarity: care, trust, and the joy of being together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTold through Leah's voice, this story is written by their mother-an educator and children's author-who beautifully captures the moments that define \u003cstrong\u003ereal sisterhood.\u003c\/strong\u003e From braiding curls with gentle fingers to dancing in their cultural dress, building blanket forts, sharing family meals, and holding hands through hard days, this book reflects the rhythms of growing up with love and difference side by side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlways Be My Sister \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eis a heartfelt \u003cstrong\u003ecelebration of identity, emotional connection, and cultural representation. \u003c\/strong\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003elyrical language and warm, expressive illustrations\u003c\/strong\u003e, it helps young readers explore what it means to belong-just as they are. This story supports \u003cstrong\u003esocial-emotional learning and invites meaningful conversations \u003c\/strong\u003earound\u003cstrong\u003e family, diversity, and inclusion.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for ages 4 to 8, it belongs in classrooms, libraries, and homes that value stories rooted in truth, tenderness, and the beauty of \u003cstrong\u003eall children being seen and celebrated.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBalgobin, Angela:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Angela Balgobin is a Canadian children's author, educator, and mother with over 14 years of experience in public education. Her stories are rooted in healing, cultural representation, and emotional truth. Inspired by her daughters and her own journey through trauma and resilience, Angela creates books that help children feel seen, safe, and celebrated.","brand":"Angie Whimsy Heart Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51500689064210,"sku":"9781069096050","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0969e0ac-c82a-4bfe-9f0a-4b866c09c72f.jpg?v=1753197727","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/always-be-my-sister-9781069096050","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}