{"product_id":"grandfathers-journey-a-caldecott-award-winner-9780547076805","title":"Grandfather's Journey: A Caldecott Award Winner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this Caldecott Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e-\u003cstrong\u003ewinning picture book, master storyteller Allen Say chronicles his family's history between Japan and California. A lyrical, breathtaking tale of one man's love for two countries, \u003cem\u003eGrandfather's Journey \u003c\/em\u003eis perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eLast Stop on Market Street \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eThank You, Omu!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough pensive portraits and delicately faded art, Allen Say pays tribute to his grandfather's persistent longing for home that continues within Allen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis restlessness and constant desire to be in two places speaks to a universal experience as well as the deeply personal ties of family to place, and what it means to be at home in more than one country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth a celebration of heritage and a poignant exploration of the struggles we inherit, \u003cem\u003eGrandfather's Journey \u003c\/em\u003eis a modern classic perfect for every household.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSay, Allen:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eAllen Say was born in Yokohama, Japan, in 1937. He dreamed of becoming a cartoonist from the age of six, and, at age twelve, apprenticed himself to his favorite cartoonist, Noro Shinpei. For the next four years, Say learned to draw and paint under the direction of Noro, who has remained Say's mentor. Say illustrated his first children's book -- published in 1972 -- in a photo studio between shooting assignments. For years, Say continued writing and illustrating children's books on a part-time basis. But in 1987, while illustrating THE BOY OF THE THREE-YEAR NAP (Caldecott Honor Medal), he recaptured the joy he had known as a boy working in his master's studio. It was then that Say decided to make a full commitment to doing what he loves best: writing and illustrating children's books. Since then, he has written and illustrated many books, including TREE OF CRANES and GRANDFATHER'S JOURNEY, winner of the 1994 Caldecott Medal. He is a full-time writer and illustrator living in Portland, Oregon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50600719352082,"sku":"9780547076805","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_77f2bec8-1ab9-451a-a706-174bb00a7608.jpg?v=1732215512","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/grandfathers-journey-a-caldecott-award-winner-9780547076805","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}