{"product_id":"carmen-and-the-house-that-gaudi-built","title":"Carmen and the House That Gaudí Built","description":"\u003cb\u003eA joyful celebration of the nature-inspired work of architect Antoni Gaud \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Carmen Batll  and Dragon, her imaginary salamander friend, love exploring the woods behind their home. But when Carmen's family announces a move to the city, Carmen is miserable. Not only will she lose her connection to nature, she will also lose Dragon. After all, the city is no place for salamanders. \u003cbr\u003e As she watches her family's new house take shape under famous architect Antoni Gaud , Carmen discovers Gaud  also has a passion for the natural world. Walls curve and rise like a cave, mosaic flooring sparkles like lilies on a pond, and a fireplace shaped like a mushroom keeps the house warm. Best of all, there's even a place for Dragon  \u003cbr\u003e Inspired by the real Batll  family and the house Gaud  designed for them, this picture book encourages readers to find inspiration in their surroundings and keep their hearts open to change. Stunning watercolor illustrations bring Gaud 's inventive designs to life. An author's note provides more information about the real story behind the house and Gaud 's lifelong passion for nature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHughes, Susan:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUSAN HUGHES\u003c\/strong\u003e has written more than 30 books for children of all ages, including Off to Class and What Happens Next. Susan is a freelance editor, writer, and story coach. She lives in Toronto, Ontario. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFerrer, Marianne:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARIANNE FERRER\u003c\/strong\u003e is an illustrator living in Montreal, Quebec. She moved to Canada from Venezuela, trading mango trees for maple trees to inspire her lush, nature-filled, delicate watercolor illustrations. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Owlkids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50644628930834,"sku":"9781771473927","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a6b3d74a-978e-43ce-aa35-68866bdff6fd.jpg?v=1733119162","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/carmen-and-the-house-that-gaudi-built","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}