{"product_id":"cleopatra-9780688154806","title":"Cleopatra","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQueen of Egypt at the age of eighteen, Cleopatra's passion was to untie the world under Egyptian rule. Legendary leaders risked their kingdoms to win her heart, and her epic life has inspired countless tales throughout history. A timeless story of love, war, and ambition, this pictorial biography from acclaimed author\/illustrator Diane Stanley is sure to entertain and educate. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It's a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStanley, Diane:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eDiane Stanley is the author and illustrator of beloved books for young readers, including \u003cem\u003eThe Silver Bowl\u003c\/em\u003e, which received three starred reviews, was named a best book of the year by \u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBook Links\u003c\/em\u003e Lasting Connections, and was an ALA \u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e Editors' Choice; \u003cem\u003eThe Cup and the Crown\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eSaving Sky\u003c\/em\u003e, winner of the Arab American Museum's Arab American Book Award and a Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year; \u003cem\u003eBella at Midnight\u003c\/em\u003e, a \u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e Best Book of the Year and an ALA \u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e Editors' Choice; \u003cem\u003eThe Mysterious Case of the Allbright Academy\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eThe Mysterious Matter of I. M. Fine\u003c\/em\u003e; and \u003cem\u003eA Time Apart\u003c\/em\u003e. Well known as the author and illustrator of award-winning picture-book biographies, she is the recipient of the Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children and the \u003cem\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/em\u003e-Children's Book Guild Nonfiction Award for her body of work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMs. Stanley has also written and illustrated numerous picture books, including three creatively reimagined fairy tales: \u003cem\u003eThe Giant and the Beanstalk\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eGoldie and the Three Bears\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eRumpelstiltskin's Daughter\u003c\/em\u003e. She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico. dianestanleybooks.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50491892039954,"sku":"9780688154806","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_51201132-056a-4bb7-9ed8-444ce7626526.jpg?v=1730560884","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/cleopatra-9780688154806","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}