{"product_id":"the-silence-slips-in-9781459817067","title":"The Silence Slips in","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith soft illustrations and soothing text, this is a quiet story about learning to find calm in the busy world around you.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen the party's over and the baby finally falls asleep, when the dog is all barked out and the screens are dark, the Silence pads in on soft, furry feet. A warm, comforting presence, the Silence curls up in a sun-beam like a cuddly cat and helps you read, think and be still. The Silence is friends with the Dark. Together they soothe the jagged edges left when the Noise has rolled on and gently launch the boats of your dreams into the night. When the day becomes overwhelming or other feelings become too big, the Silence slips in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePelletier, Ninon:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - As a child, \u003cstrong\u003eNinon Pelletier\u003c\/strong\u003e wanted to become an astronaut in order to see the world differently. Instead, thanks to her great imagination, she became an illustrator. She studied photography and graphic design, and has illustrated over thirty children's books. She was nominated for the Governor General's Literary Award in 2016. She lives in Montreal, Quebec, surrounded by her pencils, charcoals and friends. For more information, visit ninonpelletier.blogspot.com.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHughes, Alison:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlison Hughes\u003c\/strong\u003e is an award-winning author of many books for children and young adults, including \u003cem\u003eThe Silence Slips In, \u003c\/em\u003ewinner of the R. Ross Annett Award for Children's Literature and \u003cem\u003eHit the Ground Running\u003c\/em\u003e, a nominee for the Governor General's Literary Award. Alison is a university Writing Advisor, volunteers with children and literacy groups and gives frequent workshops and presentations at schools, libraries, festivals and conferences across Canada. She lives in Edmonton with her family.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orca Book Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50504576598290,"sku":"9781459817067","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_cc08a955-2e04-4932-b3a2-9d710fc55ce0.jpg?v=1730822690","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-silence-slips-in-9781459817067","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}