{"product_id":"hazelnut-days-9789888341542","title":"Hazelnut Days","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHazelnut Days - A Picture Book About Love and Understanding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's visiting day, and Dad smells like peppermint--yuck! If only he would wear that nice, breezy cologne that smells like hazelnut... So begins one boy's brief weekly visit with his father in prison. Here's a man who gets angry, but beneath that peppermint surface is much to admire, if only you take the time to look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis richly imagined picture book explores the inner life of a boy who struggles to love a father who can be difficult to love at times. Though they may only have brief visits together, it's clear they love each other. This story bravely explores the all-too-hidden world of incarcerated parents. It's also a beautiful testament to the power of love to bridge the walls that divide us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Book Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHazelnut Days addresses a reality that millions of children face but few books dare to explore. With sensitivity and honesty, this picture book provides a window into the experience of children with incarcerated parents, helping them feel seen and understood. The story validates complex emotions while celebrating the enduring bonds of family love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren ages 4-8 navigating parental incarceration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounselors and educators seeking resources for difficult conversations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamilies working to maintain connections across challenging circumstances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLibraries building inclusive collections that reflect diverse family experiences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocial-emotional learning programs focused on empathy and understanding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBeautifully Illustrated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eZAÜ's illustrations bring depth and nuance to this tender story, capturing both the difficulty and the love that define the father-son relationship at its heart. The artwork invites readers to look beneath the surface, just as the young narrator learns to do with his father.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmmanuel Bourdier\u003c\/b\u003e writes for both future adults and grown-up children. In addition to writing books, he is also a teacher, has worked in amateur theater, and loves rock music. This is his first book for minedition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eZAÜ\u003c\/b\u003e is the pen name of André Langevin, born in 1943 in Rennes, France. He studied graphic art at the École Estienne in Paris. He works as a graphic artist and has illustrated numerous books that have brought him acclaim. His art takes its inspiration from his many travels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minedition","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50681809961234,"sku":"9789888341542","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9952f1ec-e0b6-43e7-8c6c-c600f7e98836.jpg?v=1733958618","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/hazelnut-days-9789888341542","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}