{"product_id":"prince-noah-and-the-school-pirates-9780874867657","title":"Prince Noah and the School Pirates","description":"\u003cb\u003eIt's time for young Prince Noah to go to school.\u003c\/b\u003e The prince, who starred in the book \u003ci\u003eThe Prince Who Was Just Himself, \u003c\/i\u003e may be a little slower than other students, but he has no less joy in learning. In his kingdom, children go to school on sailing ships. There is a ship for girls and one for boys. There is a ship for children with an eye patch, a ship for children with one leg, and a ship for children who are slower learners. No one knows why there are so many different ships, but it has always been that way. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThen a terrible storm drives the ships\u003c\/b\u003e into the hands of pirates. The boys and girls realize that they will only escape if everyone does what he or she does best. Through their adventures, they learn that diversity makes us strong and that every person has something to teach us. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis delightfully illustrated fairy tale\u003c\/b\u003e instills appreciation for children with Down syndrome and other developmental challenges, making it a valuable aid for teaching tolerance in the home or classroom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchnee, Silke:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eSilke Schnee is a journalist\u003c\/b\u003e and works as a television producer for a public broadcaster in Cologne, Germany. She is married and has three sons. Her youngest son Noah was born in July 2008 with Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome). She writes: \"At first when Noah was born, we were shocked and sad. The catalyst for this book was witnessing the effect he had on many people, despite being categorized as disabled. In fact, our little prince brings much love, joy, and sunshine not only to us, but to all around him. Children are a wonder, and we must see them with the eyes of our heart: each child just the way he or she is.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSilke Schnee is the co-founder\u003c\/b\u003e of a school in Cologne, Germany, that welcomes all children regardless of their abilities and disabilities.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSistig, Heike:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eHeike Sistig studied art and special education, \u003c\/b\u003e and is also a trained art therapist. She works as an editor for children's television programs. Ms. Sistig has illustrated several children's books, and has independently exhibited her work as a freelance artist. She lives with her family in Cologne, Germany.","brand":"Plough Publishing House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50414177976594,"sku":"9780874867657","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1ddbbbb6-aca1-4487-861e-942f4f435766.jpg?v=1729360613","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/prince-noah-and-the-school-pirates-9780874867657","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}