{"product_id":"old-friends-9781250801388","title":"Old Friends","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaired with colorful and vibrant art by Lenny Wen, \u003ci\u003eOld Friends \u003c\/i\u003eby Margaret Aitken is an inventive and heartfelt debut picture book that celebrates found family, caregiving, and the value of intergenerational friendships.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarjorie wants a friend who loves the same things she does: baking shows, knitting, and gardening. Someone like Granny. So with a sprinkle of flour in her hair and a spritz of lavender perfume, Marjorie goes undercover to the local Senior Citizens Group. It all goes well until the Cha-Cha-Cha starts and her cardigan camouflage goes sideways. By being true to herself, Marjorie learns that friends can be of any age if you look in the right places. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Bill Martin, Jr. Picture Book Award Nominee\u003cbr\u003eA 2023 Maine Literary Award Finalist\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMargaret Aitken\u003c\/b\u003e is a Scottish writer for children. As a child, she could often be found outside hoping to stumble upon the characters of Brambly Hedge and Beatrix Potter. After studying medicine at the University of Glasgow, she worked as a doctor in the village of Doune, a filming location for Outlander and Game of Thrones. Along with her husband and three sons, Margaret is currently enjoying life in a New England-style farmhouse in Maine. When she isn't writing she can mostly be found at the beach, in the garden, or baking something gluten-free. \u003ci\u003eOld Friends \u003c\/i\u003eis her debut picture book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLenny Wen\u003c\/b\u003e was born and raised in Indonesia. She currently lives in the countryside of Austria with her husband, two stepchildren, and her assistant, a Shiba Inu called Aiki. Since she was a kid, Lenny's loved storytelling and drawing. When she's not illustrating, she may be found staring at trees, reading books, contemplating story ideas, or hugging her dog.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Feiwel \u0026 Friends","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50647226941714,"sku":"9781250801388","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b7e4cd54-d221-4fe2-a7e6-28e16437d442.jpg?v=1733198853","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/old-friends-9781250801388","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}