{"product_id":"the-trees-of-the-dancing-goats-9780689838576","title":"The Trees of the Dancing Goats","description":"Trisha loves the eight days of Hanukkah, when her mother stays home from work, her Babushka makes delicious potato \u003ci\u003elatkes, \u003c\/i\u003e and her Grampa carves wonderful animals out of wood as gifts for Trisha and her brother. In the middle of her family's preparation for the festival of lights, Trisha visits her closest neighbors, expecting to find them decorating their house for Christmas. Instead they are all bedridden with scarlet fever. Trisha's family is one of the few who has been spared from the epidemic. It is difficult for them to enjoy their Hanukkah feast when they know that their neighbors won't be able to celebrate their holiday. Then Grampa has an inspiration: they will cut down trees, decorate them, and secretly deliver them to the neighbors, \"But what can we decorate them with?\" Babushka asks. Although it is a sacrifice, Trisha realizes that Grampa's carved animals are the perfect answer. Soon her living room is filled with trees -- but that is only the first miracle of many during an incredible holiday season. \u003cbr\u003eBased on a long cherished childhood memory, this story celebrates the miracle of true friendship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePatricia Polacco belongs to a family of storytellers, poets, farmers, teachers, and artists. They came from many parts of the world, but mainly Russia. She grew up to be an illustrator, a designer, and creator of many beloved children's books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Keeping Quilt\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Blessing Cup\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFiona's Lace\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Trees of the Dancing Goats\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBabushka's Doll\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMy Rotten Redheaded Older Brother\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSticks and Stones\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePalace of Books\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Union City, Michigan. Visit her at PatriciaPolacco.com and follow her on Facebook.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster\/Paula Wiseman Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50614792159506,"sku":"9780689838576","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d18fb066-8b50-4477-ac47-b5dc571e0aac.jpg?v=1732463601","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-trees-of-the-dancing-goats-9780689838576","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}