{"product_id":"out-into-the-big-wide-lake-9780735265592","title":"Out Into the Big Wide Lake","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn empowering and necessary picture book about a young girl with Down syndrome who gains confidence and independence through a visit to her grandparents.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt's Kate's first time visiting her grandparents on her own at their lakeside home. She's nervous but excited at the adventure ahead. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShe helps her grandfather with his grocery deliveries by boat, where she meets all the neighbors, including a very grumpy old man named Walter. And she makes best friends with her grandparents' dog, Parbuckle. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHer grandmother even teaches her to pilot the boat all by herself  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen her grandfather takes ill suddenly, it's up to Kate -- but can she really make all those deliveries, even to grumpy old Walter? She has to try  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBased on the author's sister, Kate is a lovable, brave, smart and feisty character who will capture your heart in this gorgeous and moving story about facing fears and gaining independence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePAUL HARBRIDGE is the author of the beloved and award-winning picture book\u003ci\u003e When the Moon Comes\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHelena's Voyage\u003c\/i\u003e and several published short stories. A graduate of the University of Toronto, he works as a speech-language pathologist with adults with developmental disabilities. He and his wife, Isabel, live in Etobicoke, Ontario, and are the proud parents of Daniel and Helena. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJOSÉE BISAILLON has illustrated more than 30 children's books, including the award-winning \u003ci\u003eThe Snow Knows\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as magazines and newspapers for adults, all around the world. Josée lives just outside of Montreal with her spouse, their three children, one hairless cat and many paper characters.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Tundra Books (NY)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50644638040338,"sku":"9780735265592","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_83aaec0b-9438-4b00-b730-bd9553ea6e5f.jpg?v=1733119600","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/out-into-the-big-wide-lake-9780735265592","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}