{"product_id":"the-story-of-and-the-little-word-that-changed-the-world-9781947888050","title":"The Story of and: The Little Word That Changed the World","description":"\u003cp\u003ePoor \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e: the word everyone takes for granted. So tiny, so common, so easily overlooked. Yet if it weren't for \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e, so much would fall apart! Who knew such a little word could make such a big difference?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen an array of opinionated shapes just can't find common ground, AND comes to the rescue. AND is the link that helps each pair of shapes overcome their differences, teaming up to create something entirely new. Bouncy rhyming text and colorful paintings come together in a fable that will prompt children to look for the unexpected connections all around them. Singer\/songwriter Carrie Newcomer has recorded an original song based on the story, available to readers as a bonus download at www.flyawaybooks.com\/resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRothenberg, Joani Keller:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoani Keller Rothenberg\u003c\/b\u003e is a muralist, art therapist, and illustrator. She has been named artist-in-residence for academic, faith-based, and arts institutions. For more information, visit www.artbyjoani.squarespace.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNewcomer, Carrie:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarrie Newcomer\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning singer and songwriter known for her solo recordings and her collaborations with other creative people, including previous work with Sandy Eisenberg Sasso. She travels and performs worldwide in support of cultural and humanitarian causes. For more information, visit www.carrienewcomer.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSasso, Sandy Eisenberg:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSandy Eisenberg Sasso \u003c\/strong\u003eis the author of many popular books for children and adults, the Director of Religion, Spirituality and the Arts Initiative at Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI) Arts and Humanities Institute, and Rabbi Emerita of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck. Her children's books include \u003cem\u003eThe Story of AND, When God Gave Us Words, \u003c\/em\u003e and, co-written with Amy-Jill Levine, \u003cem\u003eA Very Big Problem, Who Is My Neighbor?, \u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Marvelous Mustard Seed, \u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWho Counts? \u003c\/em\u003eFor more information, visit www.allaboutand.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flyaway Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50476514836754,"sku":"9781947888050","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7131d2e8-c55f-42c6-a82c-76a0f357a1c6.jpg?v=1730252744","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-story-of-and-the-little-word-that-changed-the-world-9781947888050","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}