{"product_id":"9780802856555","title":"The Visit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolitude, quiet, and independence are celebrated in this tender picture book about making friends with silence, perfect for SEL conversations about mindfulness, self-regulation, or alone time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen her mother leaves the den, Little Fox expects to spend the next few hours by herself. But then she hears a knock at the door--she has a visitor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt first, Little Fox is scared: Silence is so big and strange. Then they share a snack, and Silence helps her hear her heartbeat, even her own thoughts. Maybe time spent with Silence isnt so bad after all. Maybe Silence can be her friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis allegorical story from Spanish author Nuria Figueras was inspired by the first time she stayed home alone as a child--and by her experiences working at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Young readers will welcome the book as a gentle exploration of solitude and independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllustrated by Spanish artist Anna Font, the original edition of \u003cem\u003eThe Visit \u003c\/em\u003ewas selected for the White Ravens list and received the Fundacion Cuatrogatos Award and Compostela International Award. Translated from Catalan by Lawrence Schimel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"EERDMANS TRADE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47754372448308,"sku":"9780802856555","price":32.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/9390\/2132\/files\/9780802856555.jpg?v=1777673758","url":"https:\/\/woodslane.com.au\/products\/9780802856555","provider":"Woodslane","version":"1.0","type":"link"}