{"product_id":"isle-of-you-isbn-9780763691165","title":"Isle of You","description":"\u003cb\u003eA deep breath and a little imagination are key in this gentle, beautifully illustrated story that will inspire little ones to lift their own spirits — and remember that they are loved.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome days are harder to get through than others, but when you’re sad, or lonely, or angry, it helps to remember these words: the Isle of You. Take a moment to shake off your worries, then set sail to a land where your dreams can come true. Soar on the back of an eagle, hunt for treasure, watch dancing polar bears on roller skates — anything you can imagine is yours. Hopeful and dreamlike, Jaime Kim’s paintings illuminate a way for young readers to visualize a brighter, happier mood in this compassionate story by David LaRochelle.Every page is a double spread of delights in full color using pastel watercolor with digital tools. Children will love the carnival and castle environments, the roller-skating polar bears in tutus, and the friendly animal playmates. It’s a dreamland of wonders, a perfect isle to comfort angry or sorrowful moments in a child’s day.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLaRochelle (\u003ci\u003eMoo!)\u003c\/i\u003e and Kim (\u003ci\u003eLa La La\u003c\/i\u003e) have created the picture book equivalent of a guided visualization...those with a stubborn case of weltschmerz should welcome the calming sojourn.\u003cbr\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThroughout, the narrator’s questions and suggestions have a peaceful and calming effect and add an interactive layer to the tale. A wonderful depiction of the power of imagination that encourages young children to look inwardly when faced with life challenges. A strong choice for most shelves.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmong picture books for younger readers, David LaRochelle’s playfully titled \u003ci\u003eIsle of You \u003c\/i\u003eis imbued with a dreamlike richness and features warm pastel illustrations by Jaime Kim...This is a lovely, soothing antidote to daily snappishness and stress.\u003cbr\u003e—The Guardian\u003cb\u003eDavid LaRochelle \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of many books for young readers, including \u003ci\u003eMoo! \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThis Is NOT a Cat!,\u003c\/i\u003e both illustrated by Mike Wohnoutka, and\u003ci\u003e How Martha Saved Her Parents from Green Beans, \u003c\/i\u003eillustrated by Mark Fearing.David LaRochelle lives in Minnesota.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJaime (Jimyung) Kim \u003c\/b\u003ewas born and raised in Korea before moving to the United States at the age of eighteen. She has illustrated many books for young readers, including \u003ci\u003eLa La La: A Story of Hope\u003c\/i\u003e by Kate DiCamillo and \u003ci\u003eAnd Then Comes Summer\u003c\/i\u003e by Tom Brenner. Jaime Kim lives in North Carolina.","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300849701093,"sku":"NP9780763691165","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780763691165.jpg?v=1767730227","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/isle-of-you-isbn-9780763691165","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}