{"product_id":"the-blessing-cup-9781442450479","title":"The Blessing Cup","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"The skeins of faith and love that connect a family are all knit together in this powerful, accessible, and deeply affecting story. \" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA bond of love unites a family throughout generations in this companion to the beloved and bestselling classic \u003ci\u003eThe Keeping Quilt\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs a young Russian Jewish girl in the early 1900s, Anna and her family lived in fear of the Czar's soldiers. The family lived a hard life and had few possessions--their treasure was a beautiful china tea set. A wedding gift to Anna's parents, the tea set came with a wish that \"Anyone who drinks from this will have blessings from God. They will never know a day of hunger. Their lives will always have flavor. They will know love and joy and they will never be poor.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Anna's family leaves Russia for America, they bring the tea set and its blessings. A source of heritage and security, the tea set helps Anna's family make friends and find better lives in America. A cup from the tea set--\u003ci\u003eThe Blessing Cup--\u003c\/i\u003ebecame an anchor of family history, and it remains a symbol of lasting love more than a century later. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis tender tribute to the importance of loving lineage is a prequel and companion to the perennial bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Keeping Quilt \u003c\/i\u003eand is told and illustrated with authenticity and tremendous heart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePatricia Polacco belongs to a family of storytellers, poets, farmers, teachers, and artists. They came from many parts of the world, but mainly Russia. She grew up to be an illustrator, a designer, and creator of many beloved children's books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Keeping Quilt\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Blessing Cup\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFiona's Lace\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Trees of the Dancing Goats\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBabushka's Doll\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMy Rotten Redheaded Older Brother\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSticks and Stones\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePalace of Books\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Union City, Michigan. Visit her at PatriciaPolacco.com and follow her on Facebook.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster\/Paula Wiseman Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50415366406418,"sku":"9781442450479","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8ae19b6d-3653-4b25-819f-00a8856a4d05.jpg?v=1729401684","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-blessing-cup-9781442450479","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}