{"product_id":"wallpaper-9781771472838","title":"Wallpaper","description":"New from the creator of \u003ci\u003eSkunk on a String\u003c\/i\u003e comes \u003ci\u003eWallpaper\u003c\/i\u003e, a wordless picture book in Thao Lam's signature paper collage style. It tells the story of a young girl whose family moves into a new house. Outside, she can hear other kids playing, but she's too shy to say hello. So she picks at the old wallpaper in her room--revealing an entryway to a fantastic imaginary adventure world behind the walls. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e There, she runs between the vibrant and varied environments--surrounded by birds, swimming in a frog pond, in a herd of art-deco sheep--as she finds herself chased by a monster. He is frightening at first, until it becomes clear he simply wants to be her friend. When it comes time to go back to reality, the girl feels inspired with the courage to approach the other kids and say hello. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Full of humor and heart, this book delivers exquisite illustrations in a lively fantasy narrative that will inspire thinking about bravery and overcoming obstacles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLam, Thao:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eTHAO LAM\u003c\/b\u003e is the critically acclaimed author\/illustrator of \u003ci\u003eTHAO\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWallpaper\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMy Cat Looks Like My Dad\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSkunk on a String\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Paper Boat\u003c\/i\u003e, named a best book of 2020 by \u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, NYPL, and others . She studied illustration at Sheridan College and has an insatiable love of colored and textured papers, which she uses to create her exuberant collages. She draws inspiration from the stories she hears, from the beauty in everyday things, and from the work of the many illustrators she admires. She lives in Toronto, Ontario. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Owlkids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50614992208146,"sku":"9781771472838","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2714d033-88a9-4816-88aa-bf72a9d3a4b6.jpg?v=1732470889","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/wallpaper-9781771472838","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}