{"product_id":"the-blue-roses-9781600606557","title":"The Blue Roses","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA modern-day Native American girl learns to understand the cycle of life after her grandfather dies.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery spring Rosalie and her grandfather (Papa) sow tiny seeds that blossom into bright vistas of flowers and vegetables. A red rosebush that is planted under Rosalie's bedroom window when she is born, is later joined by pink and yellow ones \"to make a sunset.\" When Rosalie asks for a blue bush to represent the sky, Papa explains that roses do not come in blue. The winter after Papa dies, Rosalie's blue roses come to her in a dream, symbolizing love, memory, and transcendence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith gentle words and magical images, this contemporary Native American story tenderly embraces the natural cycle of life. Winner of Lee \u0026amp; Low's first New Voices Award, \u003ci\u003eThe Blue Roses\u003c\/i\u003e is sure to touch all who read it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLinda Boyden\u003c\/b\u003e is of Cherokee and French Canadian ancestry. She is an enrolled member of the United Lumbee Nation. In addition to writing, Boyden works with elementary school children on writing projects and performs as a storyteller specializing in American Indian myths. \u003ci\u003eThe Blue Roses\u003c\/i\u003e is based on a dream she had after her own grandfather died. A native of Massachusetts, Boyden now lives in Pukalani, Hawaii, with her husband. This is her first book. Visit her online at lindaboyden.com.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmy Córdova\u003c\/b\u003e is a fine artist who has written and illustrated \u003ci\u003eAbuelita's Heart\u003c\/i\u003e and has illustrated several other children's books as well. Córdova also works as Art Director of an arts-based cross-curriculum elementary school. Originally from Wisconsin, Córdova now lives in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico. \u003ci\u003eThe Blue Roses\u003c\/i\u003e is her first book with Lee \u0026amp; Low.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Lee \u0026 Low Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50527941001490,"sku":"9781600606557","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_84702604-d6fb-4926-bf12-c7e0529258bd.jpg?v=1731318146","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-blue-roses-9781600606557","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}