{"product_id":"quiet-9781481477543","title":"Quiet","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this gorgeous and contemplative \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling picture book, legendary author-illustrator Tomie dePaola reminds us that mindfulness--being quiet, still, and present with one another--is a very special thing.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEverything is in such a hurry, busy as busy can be.\u003cbr\u003e The birds are flying so fast, the dragonfly is zooming over the water--even the trees are waving their leaves. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSo what if we sit here, you next to me...and we can just \u003ci\u003ebe\u003c\/i\u003e?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTomie dePaola (1934-2020) was the beloved author and\/or illustrator of more than 270 books for young readers, including the children's classic \u003ci\u003eStrega Nona\u003c\/i\u003e. He was the recipient of the Newbery Honor, Caldecott Honor, and the 2011 Children's Literature Legacy Award for \"significant and lasting contribution to children's literature.\" A native of Connecticut, Mr. dePaola studied at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and spent much of his life in New London, New Hampshire. Visit his work online at Tomie.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50614978838802,"sku":"9781481477543","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_cdb15e72-5292-4bd5-83e3-00b6bedf9bc2.jpg?v=1732470268","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/quiet-9781481477543","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}