{"product_id":"once-there-was-a-picture-book-9781951836658","title":"Once There Was: A Picture Book","description":"\u003cb\u003eCorinne Demas's \u003ci\u003eOnce There Was\u003c\/i\u003e is a simple, modern fable about dreaming of being something else, transformations, and the interconnectedness of all things, featuring whimsical full-color illustrations by Gemma Capdevila.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this magical, modern fairy tale, a girl dreams she is a princess. A princess dreams she is a horse. A horse dreams she is a tree, a tree a mountain, a mountain a moon, a moon a sea, a sea a girl. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This contemplative story plays on timely themes of aspiration and self-reflection but leaves room for interpretation, giving the book the potential to become a timeless classic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCorinne Demas\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of collections of short stories, novels, a memoir, poetry, plays, and numerous books for children, including \u003ci\u003eThe Perfect Tree\u003c\/i\u003e, published by Cameron Kids. She lives with her family in western Massachusetts. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGemma Capdevila\u003c\/b\u003e is a fine artist and illustrator. Her magical work is inspired by the natural world, the ocean, and the forest. She lives in Barcelona.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Harry N. Abrams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50673901273362,"sku":"9781951836658","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_10144e1e-65dc-4cde-9053-99d2c1a8622e.jpg?v=1733846833","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/once-there-was-a-picture-book-9781951836658","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}