{"product_id":"ordinary-extraordinary-jane-austen-the-story-of-six-novels-three-notebooks-a-writing-box-and-one-clever-girl-9780062373304","title":"Ordinary, Extraordinary Jane Austen: The Story of Six Novels, Three Notebooks, a Writing Box, and One Clever Girl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA gorgeous and inspiring picture book biography of Jane Austen, one of the most beloved writers of all time, from award-winning author Deborah Hopkinson. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It's a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen is one of our greatest writers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut before that, she was just an ordinary girl.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn fact, young Jane was a bit quiet and shy; if you had met her back then, you might not have noticed her at all. But \u003cem\u003eshe\u003c\/em\u003e would have noticed \u003cem\u003eyou\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJane watched and listened to all the things people around her did and said, and locked those observations away for safekeeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJane also loved to read. She devoured everything in her father's massive library and before long, she began creating her own stories. In her time, the most popular books were grand adventures and romances, but Jane wanted to go her own way...and went on to invent an entirely new kind of novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOrdinary, Extraordinary Jane Austen\u003c\/em\u003e includes a timeline and quotes from Austen's most popular novels. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParents and grandparents, as well as teachers and librarians, will enjoy introducing children to Jane Austen through this accessible, beautifully packaged picture book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHopkinson, Deborah:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eDeborah Hopkinson is the award-winning author of many books for young readers, including \u003cem\u003eOrdinary, Extraordinary Jane Austen\u003c\/em\u003e, illustrated by Qin Leng; \u003cem\u003eMichelle\u003c\/em\u003e, illustrated by AG Ford; \u003cem\u003eStagecoach Sal\u003c\/em\u003e, illustrated by Carson Ellis; \u003cem\u003eAbe Lincoln Crosses a Creek\u003c\/em\u003e, illustrated by John Hendrix; \u003cem\u003eSweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt\u003c\/em\u003e, illustrated by James Ransome and winner of the IRA Award; and \u003cem\u003eApples to Oregon\u003c\/em\u003e, illustrated by Nancy Carpenter and winner of the Golden Kite Award. She lives near Portland, Oregon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLeng, Qin:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eQin Leng was born in Shanghai and later moved to France, then to Montreal in Canada. She now lives in Toronto with her husband and works as a designer and illustrator. She grew up surrounded by paintings, and her father, an artist himself, was a great influence on her. Qin graduated from the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema and has received many awards for her animated short films. Her picture books have been nominated for such prizes as the prestigious Governor General's Literary Award, and she won the APAAL for Best Picture Book. You can visit her at www.qinleng.tumblr.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balzer \u0026 Bray\/Harperteen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50555938570514,"sku":"9780062373304","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0f241a1d-2576-4a9c-9d92-10f4da1179da.jpg?v=1731745422","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/ordinary-extraordinary-jane-austen-the-story-of-six-novels-three-notebooks-a-writing-box-and-one-clever-girl-9780062373304","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}