{"product_id":"bird-boy-an-inclusive-childrens-book-9781984893772","title":"Bird Boy (an Inclusive Children's Book)","description":"\u003cb\u003eTake flight in this heartwarming story about a boy who learns to be true to himself at school while following his love of nature. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNico was new, and nervous about going to school. Everyone knew what to do and where to go, but Nico felt a little lost. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSo, he did what he loved to do: \u003cbr\u003eWatched the insects\u003cbr\u003eSat in the grass\u003cbr\u003eAnd most importantly... befriended the birds. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBefore he knew it, Nico was known as BIRD BOY. But Nico didn't mind. Soon, he made one friend, then two, as the other kids learned to appreciate Nico for who he was. Before long, Nico learned he could be completely, delighfully, himself. This dreamy story will encourage all readers to express who they are unapologetically.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatthew Burgess \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of \u003ci\u003eEnormous Smallness: A Story of E. E. Cummings\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Kris Di Giacomo, and \u003ci\u003eThe Unbudgeable Curmudgeon\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Fiona Woodcock. He has been a poet-in-residence in New York City elementary schools through the Teachers \u0026amp; Writers Collaborative since 2001, and he is currently completing his PhD at the CUNY Graduate Center. His work has appeared in various magazines and journals, and he recently received an award from the Fund for Poetry. He teaches creative writing and composition at Brooklyn College and lives in Brooklyn, New York. Follow him on Twitter at @MatthewBurgess. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eShahrzad Maydani\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustartor and storyteller living and working in Berkeley, CA. She was raised in Africa by an Iranian mother and English father and spent her childhood collecting and telling stories. She now spends her days frantically making up worlds to keep her toddler happy. Follow her on Twitter @shazmaydani and on Instagram @shahrzadmaydani.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50630495633682,"sku":"9781984893772","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_29b0c331-0acd-49ce-868d-f5d81d4a5240.jpg?v=1732753452","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/bird-boy-an-inclusive-childrens-book-9781984893772","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}