{"product_id":"the-hundred-year-barn-9780062687739","title":"The Hundred-Year Barn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNewbery Medal-winning author Patricia MacLachlan's poignant text and award-winning artist Kenard Pak's gentle and rustic illustrations paint the picture of a beautiful red barn and the people who call it home.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne hundred years ago, a little boy watched his family and community come together to build a grand red barn. This barn become his refuge and home--a place to play with friends and farm animals alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs seasons passed, the barn weathered many storms. The boy left and returned a young man, to help on the farm and to care for the barn again. The barn has stood for one hundred years, and it will stand for a hundred more: a symbol of peace, stability, caring and community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this joyful celebration generations of family and their tender connection to the barn, Newbery Medal-winning author Patricia MacLachlan and award-winning artist Kenard Pak spin a tender and timeless story about the simple moments that make up a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful picture book is perfect for young children who are curious about history and farm life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year (2020) *\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMacLachlan, Patricia:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatricia MacLachlan \u003c\/strong\u003eis the celebrated author of many timeless novels for young readers, including Newbery Medal winner \u003cem\u003eSarah, Plain and Tall\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eWord After Word After Word\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eKindred Souls\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eThe Truth of Me\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eThe Poet's Dog\u003c\/em\u003e; and \u003cem\u003eMy Father's Words\u003c\/em\u003e. She is also the author of countless beloved picture books, a number of which she cowrote with her daughter, Emily. She lives in Williamsburg, Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePak, Kenard:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKenard Pak \u003c\/strong\u003eis originally from Howard County, Maryland. He worked as a visual development artist for DreamWorks Animation, Disney Feature Animation, and Laika Studios before he began illustrating picture books, including \u003cem\u003eHave You Heard the Nesting Bird?, \u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Dinner That Cooked Itself\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Fog\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eCat Wishes\u003c\/em\u003e. He has also written and illustrated a seasonal series that began with \u003cem\u003eGoodbye Summer, Hello Autumn\u003c\/em\u003e. Kenard lives and works in lovely San Francisco with his wife and cats. You can visit his website at www.pandagun.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Katherine Tegen Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50613790736658,"sku":"9780062687739","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9f8beeeb-74c4-401b-afe1-6fd87e205775.jpg?v=1732418042","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-hundred-year-barn-9780062687739","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}