{"product_id":"sugar-in-milk-9780762495191","title":"Sugar in Milk","description":"\u003cb\u003eA timely and timeless picture book about immigration that demonstrates the power of diversity, acceptance, and tolerance from a gifted storyteller.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn ALSC Notable Children's Book of 2021 \u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eKirkus \u003c\/i\u003eBest Books of 2020 \u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/i\u003eBest Books of 2020 \u003cbr\u003eWinner of the 2021 Ohioana Book Award \u003cbr\u003eAn Anne Izard Storytellers' Choice Award, 2022 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"An engaging, beautiful, and memorable book.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003estarred review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Lush illustrations and a strong message of hope and perseverance make this a standout title.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal, starred review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhen I first came to this country, I felt so alone. \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA young immigrant girl joins her aunt and uncle in a new country that is unfamiliar to her. She struggles with loneliness, with a fierce longing for the culture and familiarity of home, until one day, her aunt takes her on a walk. As the duo strolls through their city park, the girl's aunt begins to tell her an old myth, and a story within the story begins. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA long time ago, a group of refugees arrived on a foreign shore. The local king met them, determined to refuse their request for refuge. But there was a language barrier, so the king filled a glass with milk and pointed to it as a way of saying that the land was full and couldn't accommodate the strangers. Then, the leader of the refugees dissolved sugar in the glass of milk. His message was clear: Like sugar in milk, our presence in your country will sweeten your lives. The king embraced the refugee, welcoming him and his people. The folktale depicted in this book was a part of author Thrity Umrigar's Zoroastrian upbringing as a Parsi child in India, but resonates for children of all backgrounds, especially those coming to a new homeland.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThrity Umrigar \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of the bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Space Between Us\u003c\/i\u003eand its recently released sequel, \u003ci\u003eThe Secrets Between Us\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as many other acclaimed novels. Her debut picture book, \u003ci\u003eWhen I Carried You in My Belly\u003c\/i\u003e, was published with RP Kids in 2017. She lives outside Cleveland, OH. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eKhoa Le\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator, graphic designer, and author based in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. She has been an illustrator for many picture books, as well as author of a few. Khoa has also participated in art exhibitions throughout Vietnam and Asia. She currently lives with her four cats. She has a passion for traveling and discovering different cultures and art.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Running Press Kids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50629578031378,"sku":"9780762495191","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5c7cc407-ac60-414b-9443-e1080097188e.jpg?v=1732732008","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/sugar-in-milk-9780762495191","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}