{"product_id":"stay-little-seed-hardcover","title":"Stay, Little Seed - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCristiana Valentini\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePhilip Giordano\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A cute, sentimental tale that will appeal to those who love \u003cem\u003eThe Giving Tree\u003c\/em\u003e\"--\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdults and children alike will delight in this heartwarming and visually powerful picture book, which shares a timeless story about love, connection, and finding the courage to grow tall on one's own.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery year when the wind blows, the tree's seeds sail away to a mysterious place--until one little seed decides to stay. At first, the tree supposes the seed should leave. How else would it grow roots to rise tall and strong? But the tree is also lonely, and the mysterious place is far, far away. Will the seed be safe on its own?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStay, Little Seed\u003c\/em\u003e celebrates the rhythms of the natural world and shares a gentle message for all of us, no matter our age: Sometimes, by letting go and being brave, we begin life's greatest adventures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Careful nurturing begets the launch into the unknown: Valentini celebrates both as natural and fitting.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Both children and adult readers will identify with [Stay Little Seed's] timeless themes, from the joy in comforting familial bonds to the growth that can only happen with independence.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBooklist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A charming and quietly profound story, \u003cem\u003eStay, Little Seed\u003c\/em\u003e encourages readers to be courageous enough to let go and experience new adventures in life.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eBooks to Borrow, Books to Buy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCristiana Valentini\u003c\/strong\u003e is a children's book author who works in animation in addition to writing for children and contributing to fashion magazines. Her first children's books were published with ZooLibri in Italy, where she is based. \u003cem\u003eStay, Little Seed\u003c\/em\u003e remains her most loved book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhillip Giordano\u003c\/strong\u003e is an illustrator and animator whose work has been selected for the American illustration Annual, Communication Arts Illustration Annual, 3x3 Illustration Annual, and the Applied Arts Photography \u0026amp; Illustration Awards. His illustrations have received international recognition and awards including the Silver Medal by the Society of Illustrators; the White Raven Award; and the International Illustration Prize, Bologna. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 10.9 x 9.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 07, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43779600580671,"sku":"9781771646468","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/samiestore.shop\/products\/stay-little-seed-hardcover","provider":"Samie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}