{"product_id":"cape-9781250840509","title":"Cape","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA young child learns that even superheroes hurt too in this heartrending story about loss and love, written by debut author Kevin Johnson and illustrated by #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Kitt Thomas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen a child loses the person in his life that he loves more than anything, he uses his cape as protection from his grief. On the day of the funeral, he uses it to block out the pictures and stories people share, refusing to acknowledge the memories that keep bubbling up. He won't think about them. He doesn't want to. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e He avoids the memories, until he no longer can. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e He remembers then. Their laugh, their smile, the moment they gave him the cape. The cape transforms, becoming a source of comfort and strength as the child navigates the sadness and joy that these memories bring up. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In\u003ci\u003e Cape\u003c\/i\u003e, Kevin Johnson has crafted an achingly beautiful and honest story about processing and redefining grief after the loss of a loved one. With evocative illustrations by New York Times bestselling artist Kitt Thomas (\u003ci\u003eStacey's Extraordinary Words\u003c\/i\u003e), \u003ci\u003eCape\u003c\/i\u003e is a powerful, unforgettable, and necessary story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKevin Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eCape\u003c\/i\u003e. The adopted son of two loving educators, Kevin fell in love with storytelling at an early age. He studied screenwriting and filmmaking, receiving a Bachelors of Arts from Temple University. Kevin is a lover of movies, comic books, music, and gadgets. While his birthplace, Philadelphia, will always remain home, Kevin loves to travel and find inspiration for his next tale. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eKitt Thomas\u003c\/b\u003e, also known as Katelan, is a first-generation Saint Lucian American author-illustrator and graduate of the Ringling College of Art and Design. Kitt's mission is to celebrate Black culture with their drawings and encourage inclusion. They have worked with companies such as Netflix, Hasbro, and Cartoon Network. Their first picture book, \u003ci\u003e Stacey's Extraordinary Words\u003c\/i\u003e, was a #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller and a nominee for the NAACP Image Award.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Roaring Brook Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50593993785618,"sku":"9781250840509","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f1994cd8-0bca-45e2-ba04-753dff29f00b.jpg?v=1732124919","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/cape-9781250840509","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}