{"product_id":"the-love-letter-9780062741578","title":"The Love Letter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* An Indie Next List Pick *\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Appealing illustrations combine with a timely message that one kind act can start a chain reaction of kindness. A sweet and far-from-cloying ode to love.\" --\u003cem\u003eKirkus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFall in love with this endearing and adorable picture book that illustrates how a little bit of heart goes a long way to making the world a better place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHedgehog, Bunny, and Squirrel are best friends. One day, they each find a letter. But not just any letter...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA love letter. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy word \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eMy whiskers \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eAww, nuts \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSomeone loves them. But who? The answer may surprise you \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCelebrated author Anika Aldamuy Denise and beloved illustrator Lucy Ruth Cummins deliver this heartwarming tale about a wonderful mix-up that reminds us of the joys of friendship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMakes for a perfect Valentine's Day gift, or for any time you want to tell someone in your life how much you love them \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCummins, Lucy Ruth:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLucy Ruth Cummins\u003c\/strong\u003e made her author-illustrator debut with the ALA Notable picture book \u003cem\u003eA Hungry Lion\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eor\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eA Dwindling Assortment of Animals\u003c\/em\u003e. She has also illustrated \u003cem\u003eThis Is Not a Valentine\u003c\/em\u003e, written by Carter Higgins, and \u003cem\u003eThe Love Letter\u003c\/em\u003e, written by Anika Aldamuy Denise, as well as wrote and illustrated \u003cem\u003eStumpkin\u003c\/em\u003e. As a teenager, Lucy taught herself how to type on an old-fashioned typewriter with just her toes, and even wrote a few love letters this way! The youngest of six children, she was born in Canada, where she lived in an actual log cabin; she was raised in Upstate New York and currently lives with her little family in Brooklyn, New York. Visit her online at www.lucyruthcummins.squarespace.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDenise, Anika Aldamuy:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnika Aldamuy Denise\u003c\/strong\u003e is the celebrated author of many picture books, including \u003cem\u003eThe Love Letter\u003c\/em\u003e; Pura Belpr\u003cem\u003eé\u003c\/em\u003e Honor-winning \u003cem\u003ePlanting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eStarring Carmen!\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eLights, Camera, Carmen!\u003c\/em\u003e; and \u003cem\u003eMonster Trucks\u003c\/em\u003e. She lives in Rhode Island with her family. Visit Anika online at www.anikadenise.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50604586860818,"sku":"9780062741578","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_511548ee-7e26-46d7-a2bd-27a145820bbe.jpg?v=1732261631","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-love-letter-9780062741578","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}