{"product_id":"laney-dances-in-the-rain-a-wordless-picture-book-about-being-true-to-yourself-9781631986659","title":"Laney Dances in the Rain: A Wordless Picture Book about Being True to Yourself","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe vivid artwork in this wordless picture book tells the story of a little girl who loves to dance in the rain--no matter what anyone thinks.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLaney loves to dance in the pouring rain. One day, she encounters a scowling boy who tries to ruin her fun outside. But with the support of her mom, Laney goes back to what she loves--even after the boy attempts to destroy her beautiful yellow raincoat. When Laney embraces her true self, she brings joy to herself and her neighbors. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eLaney Dances in the Rain\u003c\/i\u003e is a wordless picture book that allows young children to use their imagination to tell a story in their own words and their own way. Its empathy-building storyline about being true to oneself supports self-belief and self-expression even in the face of questioning or criticism. A special section for adults offers discussion questions to use in exploring the story with children.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eKen Willard is a lifelong writer with degrees in sociology and communications. He loved visiting his local library as a child, and spent his after-school hours absorbed in the towering shelves of books. It was then he knew he would be a writer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe is married and currently resides in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with his spouse, Atul Suradkar, and their pet cat, Tuxie.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Free Spirit Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50705873961234,"sku":"9781631986659","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9e9f91e4-2fa1-4104-b43c-8195e4df651f.jpg?v=1734488763","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/laney-dances-in-the-rain-a-wordless-picture-book-about-being-true-to-yourself-9781631986659","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}