{"product_id":"the-house-that-floated-9780593709061","title":"The House That Floated","description":"\u003cb\u003eA stunningly beautiful picture book from a critically acclaimed artist that follows a family who lives in a house by the sea as water levels start to rise.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this gorgeous, wordless story, a family makes their home on a cliff overlooking the sea. They live peacefully, spending their days exploring the ocean and filling their home with warmth and laughter. But as seasons pass, the waters rise, bringing the tides closer to the clifftop and the house. When a powerful storm rages and giant waves engulf the cliff, the family must leave--but not without their beloved home. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Inspired by true stories of communities relocating houses, award-winning artist Guojing evokes a family's ingenuity and determination to save their home in a moving portrait of empathy, love and strength. Through dreamy ocean scenes and vibrant tones of red, pinks and blues, this striking narrative offers an adventure story with a dramatic and glorious ending.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuojing\u003c\/b\u003e is a renowned author, illustrator, and concept artist from China. Her debut picture book \u003ci\u003eThe Only Child\u003c\/i\u003e was a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Illustrated book and a \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e Top 10 Children's Book. Her wordless picture book \u003ci\u003eStormy: A Story About Finding a Forever Home\u003c\/i\u003e was an ALA Notable Children's Book and was called \"masterful\" by \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e. Her graphic novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Flamingo\u003c\/i\u003e, garnered multiple starred reviews and was named a Best Book of the Year by \u003ci\u003eNPR. \u003c\/i\u003eGuojing lives in Canada with her husband and son.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Random House Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51603275153682,"sku":"9780593709061","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d31f66a3-49fa-42e4-89d7-0659d4624c58.jpg?v=1757433018","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-house-that-floated-9780593709061","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}