{"product_id":"a-pocket-full-of-rocks-isbn-9780593428559","title":"A Pocket Full of Rocks","description":"\u003cb\u003eA sweet and soulful celebration of how a child's imagination can transform ordinary objects into extraordinary treasures.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can do a lot with a pocket full of rocks...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRocks make excellent chairs for fairies, they are perfect for writing your name on the sidewalk, or just to hold in your hand when you need reassurance. And so the rocks pile up... Until the season turns and you need to make room for pockets full of petals. And shells. And acorns! Each season's treasure is kept and curated and loved, until it's time to give the treasures away and make room for new things to come.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Pocket Full of Rocks \u003c\/i\u003eshowcases how a creative child can see big possibilities in the smallest things. It's about noticing, collecting, appreciating, and sharing the wonders around us every day.★ \"\u003cb\u003eMany rich threads intersect in this seasonal meditation\u003c\/b\u003e, including the \u003cb\u003efeeling of delight\u003c\/b\u003e and abundance supplied by natural objects, a child’s inner\u003cb\u003e confidence and imagination\u003c\/b\u003e even in the face of commentary, and the anchoring effect of an object that’s “just there in your pocket when you need something to touch, gathered and solid and cool.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \u003cb\u003e\"One part observation and two parts inspiration\u003c\/b\u003e. A picture book rooted in a childlike sense of intertwined fantasy and reality.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \"\u003cb\u003e[A] thoughtful read-aloud for story time or classroom settings\u003c\/b\u003e....This heartfelt ode to childhood’s boundless imagination and the treasures it uncovers along the way will inspire conversation and creativity.\" —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eA meditative homage to the creative universe inside a child’s mind\u003c\/b\u003e—and pockets.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Mahoney’s debut combines \u003cb\u003esoothing\u003c\/b\u003e, meditative prose with Goodale’s textured, mixed-media backdrops and vignettes, gently \u003cb\u003einviting readers to explore the beauty of the seasons and appreciate the joy of collecting small treasures\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"A quiet yet \u003cb\u003evibrant celebration of nature\u003c\/b\u003e, art, imagination, and individuality.\" —\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eKristin Mahoney\u003c\/b\u003e is a former magazine editor and elementary school reading teacher with a master’s degree in elementary education and literacy from Bank Street College of Education. Her previous titles include the middle-grade novels \u003ci\u003eElfie Unperfect, Annie’s Life in Lists,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe 47 People You’ll Meet in Middle School\u003c\/i\u003e. This is her debut picture book. Kristin lives in New Jersey with her husband and two daughters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eE. B. Goodale\u003c\/b\u003e is an author and illustrator who comes from a background of printmaking and letterpress printing. She made her foray into picture books with\u003ci\u003e Windows\u003c\/i\u003e by Julia Denos, which received an Ezra Jack Keats honor for illustration and was an ALA-ALSC Notable book for 2018. She has illustrated several other books for children and is the author-illustrator of \u003ci\u003eUnder the Lilacs\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAlso, \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e The Moon Remembers.\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Knopf Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303254446309,"sku":"NP9780593428559","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593428559.jpg?v=1767720726","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/a-pocket-full-of-rocks-isbn-9780593428559","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}