{"product_id":"climb-on-9780735845756","title":"Climb On!","description":"\u003cb\u003eA Bank Street Best Book of 2023! Take a hike with this father-daughter adventure that's sure to inspire you to get outside.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen a young child reminds her dad about the hike they planned, her father is hesitant --To the tippy top? It's a great day to watch futbol (soccer). But as the two climb on, her enthusiasm is contagious. Filled with setbacks, surprises, and stunning views, this warm and humorous story highlights in vivid colors the bonding power of a shared experience. A list of creatures at the end prompts a second look for keen-eyed readers to make discoveries of their own. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Baptiste Paul and Jacqueline Alc?ntara (co-creators of \u003ci\u003eThe Field\u003c\/i\u003e) have teamed up again! Baptiste's humorous and tender text, with a sprinkling of Creole words straight from the Pitons, and Jacqueline Alc?ntara's vibrant and evocative illustrations capture the wonder and emotions experienced on the trail and the special relationship between a parent and child.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBaptiste Paul is the award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eThe Field\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePeace\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTo Carnival\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eI Am Farmer: Growing an Environmental Movement in Cameroon.\u003c\/i\u003e His works have garnered many starred reviews from Kirkus, Booklist, and School Library Journal, and several titles have been translated into multiple languages. He loves writing stories inspired by his childhood in Saint Lucia and sharing his island culture and Kweyol\/Creole language with anyone who will listen. He lives and works in the US, but will travel just about anywhere to talk about his books and St. Lucian culture as long as there is a way to get there. To learn more about Baptiste Paul, please visit www.baptistepaul.net. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJacqueline Alc?ntara is the award-winning and critically acclaimed illustrator of \u003ci\u003eThe Field\u003c\/i\u003e by Baptiste Paul which received 3 starred reviews and won the Sonia Lynn Sadler Award, was a Junior Library Guild selection, and also appeared on the Horn Book Fanfare Best of 2018, the School Library Journal Best of 2018, and the CCBC 2018 Choices lists. Her other books include \u003ci\u003eFreedom Soup\u003c\/i\u003e by Tami Charles, \u003ci\u003eJump at the Sun\u003c\/i\u003e by Alicia D. Williams, and \u003ci\u003eJam, Too? \u003c\/i\u003eby JaNay Brown-Wood. You can find her online at www.jacquelinealcantara.com, or follow her on Instagram @_jacqueline_alcantara\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Northsouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51179958501650,"sku":"9780735845756","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_967967fe-527c-42a6-801e-df3c96c54a4b.jpg?v=1744379958","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/climb-on-9780735845756","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}