{"product_id":"dear-bookstore-9781536210699","title":"Dear Bookstore","description":"\u003cb\u003eA picture-book love letter to bookstores, inspired by a song from award-winning children's songwriter and ukulele player Emily Arrow.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eDear Bookstore, I remember\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ethe first time I ever visited you.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor one little girl, the local bookstore is not only the beginning of her reading journey, it's a world that's always there for her--one that allows her imagination to soar, provides any answers she needs, and sparks her curiosity. It's a place of wishes and dreams, where everybody and every book fits in. There's always someone there who is happy to see her and help find her next exciting chapter. With cozy, fanciful illustrations by Genevi?ve Godbout and based on musician Emily Arrow's song of the same name, \u003ci\u003eDear Bookstore\u003c\/i\u003e is an ode to bookstores, the people who love them, and the books that fill them with magic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmily Arrow\u003c\/b\u003e (she\/they) is an award-winning children's songwriter, author, and educator known for crafting meaningful stories and songs. Her music albums include \u003ci\u003eSing Along with Emily Arrow\u003c\/i\u003e and the Storytime Singalong series. Alongside her ukulele companion, Bow, Emily Arrow aims to inspire young minds, encouraging them to embrace and share their own unique voices. She enjoys going on walks with her dog and partner and finding cozy corners in independent bookshops for reading. Emily Arrow resides in Los Angeles. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGenevi?ve Godbout\u003c\/b\u003e is the illustrator of many picture books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Pink Umbrella \u003c\/i\u003eby Am?lie Callot, \u003ci\u003eWherever You'll Be \u003c\/i\u003eby Ariella Prince Guttman, and \u003ci\u003eIf I Couldn't Be Anne \u003c\/i\u003eby Kallie George. Her work has appeared in the Society of Illustrators Original Art Exhibit in New York and on Christmas and holiday stamps for the Canadian postal service. Genevi?ve Godbout lives in Montreal.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Candlewick Press (MA)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51187445104914,"sku":"9781536210699","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_dd291b15-43fa-4c39-8a85-4ab74f744c79.jpg?v=1744642936","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/dear-bookstore-9781536210699","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}