{"product_id":"the-brothers-zzli-9780802856098","title":"The Brothers Zzli","description":"\u003ci\u003eA moving allegory of immigration and hospitality. \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e One day, the brothers Zzli come to the doorstep of a little girl named Welcome. Welcome has plenty of room in her big, empty house, and the travelers--who have come from far away--make good pancakes and even better company. But others in the forest find this new family strange, even dangerous. When the bears invite their neighbors to a big party, only \u003cbr\u003e Welcome's friend the bat shows up. Soon after that, a policeman knocks on their door, threatening to destroy the brothers' beloved beehives. Maybe Welcome and her friends need to find someplace that might accept three bears, a bat, and a girl like her: somewhere to call home at last. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With charming, delightful illustrations reminiscent of vintage children's classics, \u003ci\u003eThe Brothers Zzli \u003c\/i\u003einvites readers to join a bear family's search for belonging in a world that views them with suspicion. This poignant story will spark lasting conversations about the impact of prejudice, the struggles of refugees, and the responsibility we have to our neighbors--especially the new ones. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Children's Book Council \u003c\/b\u003eTeacher FAVORITES List 3rd-5th Grade (2024) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeword Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eINDIES Book of the Year Award in Picture Books, Early Reader Finalist (2023) \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlbertine \u003c\/b\u003eThe Prix Albertine Jeunesse 6-8 Years Old (2024) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMississippi Children's Museum\u003c\/b\u003e Magnolia Book Awards Pre-K - 2nd Grade Nominee (2023) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlex Cousseau\u003c\/b\u003e has published over eighty books for children in his native France. His works have been honored with many awards, including the Premio Andersen Prize in 2021 and the Bologna Ragazzi Fiction Award in 2018. \u003ci\u003eThe Brothers Zzli \u003c\/i\u003eis Alex's English-language debut. Visit his website at alexcousseau.wordpress.com. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnne-Lise Boutin \u003c\/b\u003eis a French artist and illustrator whose work is inspired by the mysterious and marvelous. She studied art at the Duperré Art School and at the Arts Décoratifs School, both in Paris. \u003ci\u003eThe Brothers Zzli \u003c\/i\u003eis Anne-Lise's English-language debut. Follow her on Instagram @anneliseboutin. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineet Lal\u003c\/b\u003e is a literary translator of books from French to English, including \u003ci\u003eA Perfect Spot\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Head Full of Birds\u003c\/i\u003e (both Eerdmans). He studied French at Princeton University and the University of Edinburgh. Vineet lives in Scotland. Follow him on Twitter @vineet_uk.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Eerdmans Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50607744319762,"sku":"9780802856098","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_df07ae56-07b2-4190-9b7d-cf2c839d9895.jpg?v=1732313082","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-brothers-zzli-9780802856098","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}