{"product_id":"dark-skies-9781956378351","title":"Dark Skies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Remember Balloons\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMoon! Earth's Best Friend\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSky Gazing\u003c\/i\u003e comes \u003ci\u003eDark Skies\u003c\/i\u003e, a tale about family, memory, and the magic of the stars.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaney cherishes stargazing with her Papaw but in the city, lights outshine the starry night sky. \u003cbr\u003eLaney and her dad take Papaw to the planetarium and install a rooftop telescope to keep his love for stargazing alight. \u003cbr\u003eBut when Papaw's memories become as hazy as the city sky, he gives up stargazing completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetermined to preserve their special bond, Laney crafts a heartfelt plan to help Papaw rediscover his greatest loves--his family and the stars. \u003cbr\u003eWith colorful illustrations and an inspiring message, \u003ci\u003eDark Skies\u003c\/i\u003e is a story about connecting to our loved ones and to nature. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn partnership with One Little Earth, an environmental nonprofit connecting kids to nature.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLindsey Hobson is an award-winning author from Southwest Missouri, where she lives with her husband and daughter. A proud member of SCBWI and local writers' guilds, Lindsey has penned two self-published picture books, several short stories, and a middle-grade novel. Passionate about storytelling for all ages, Lindsey believes children's books hold a unique and timeless magic. Makenzie McCarthy is an illustrator and author from California, now based in Portland, Oregon. A graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa, she combines her love of storytelling and education to create books that address social issues and celebrate diversity. When she's not drawing or writing, Makenzie enjoys nature, time with her cat Sirius, and working toward her master's degree in elementary education.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Little Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51661346308370,"sku":"9781956378351","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_30f56214-a3e6-4582-916b-05c5a480e1c3.jpg?v=1760441016","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/dark-skies-9781956378351","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}