{"product_id":"granny-and-bean-9781536214048","title":"Granny and Bean","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom a stellar creative team, the lyrical story of a grandmother and grandchild as they share an intimate adventure by the windy sea--and make a stop for teatime.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eTheir laughter rose; full of joy, it spilled \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e'cross sand, through mist, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eas the curlews trilled.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGray skies, foamy waves, and brisk wind await Granny and Bean when they head out for their day by the sea. But they are full of only wonder and delight at all the shore has to offer. They listen for the shrieks of the seabirds as they discover treasures hidden in the sand, greet dogs as they pass, leap over logs, and settle out of the wind for a cozy treat before tramping homeward again. Rendered in simple, lilting text by Newbery Medalist Karen Hesse and expressive, windswept art from acclaimed illustrator Charlotte Voake, Granny and Bean have an adventure to cherish until their next magical day at the shore.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKaren Hesse\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of numerous books for young people, including \u003ci\u003eOut of the Dust\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ewinner of the Newbery Medal and the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction;\u003ci\u003e The Cats in Krasinksi Square\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Wendy Watson;\u003ci\u003e Letters from Rifka\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the National Jewish Book Award;\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eNight Job\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by G. Brian Karas\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e She was also the recipient of a MacArthur Fellows Grant in 2002. She lives with her husband in Vermont. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharlotte Voake \u003c\/b\u003eis a Welsh-born author and illustrator of many books for children, including \u003ci\u003eGinger\u003c\/i\u003e, a Nestlé Smarties Children's Book Prize winner and American Library Association Notable Children's Book; \u003ci\u003eGinger Finds a Home\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003ePizza Kittens\u003c\/i\u003e, a Nestlé Smarties Children's Book Prize Silver Medal winner; and \u003ci\u003eHello Twins\u003c\/i\u003e, a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eBook Review\u003c\/i\u003e Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year. Charlotte Voake lives in England with her family.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Candlewick Press (MA)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50660917936402,"sku":"9781536214048","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_97ce7ab2-9524-4b66-9f75-f7d49ea39b79.jpg?v=1733479477","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/granny-and-bean-9781536214048","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}