{"product_id":"saguaro-isbn-9780823459742","title":"Saguaro","description":"\u003cb\u003eA child grows like the saguaro cacti that nourish the lives around him, knowing even the tallest cactus was once small, too.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbuelo tells his grandson that as hard as it is to imagine, the saguaro cacti that tower over the family rancho were once tiny seeds in the ground. It takes half a century to grow one spiky arm, decades more for the flowers to bloom. It takes help from hummingbirds, coyotes and shady trees. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe oldest saguaros have seen how children are like seeds, too. One day, the same cacti that saw Abuelo grow up will see his grandchild follow in his footsteps, and beyond. The seeds once planted will bear miraculous fruit. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePura Belpré Honoree Laekan Zea Kemp honors Chicane roots in this meditative story of family legacy and boundless potential. Vibrantly illustrated by Gaby D’Alessandro, \u003ci\u003eSaguaro\u003c\/i\u003e is as grounding and lovely as the flowering desert guardians themselves. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso available in Spanish.\u003cb\u003eLaekan Zea Kemp \u003c\/b\u003eis a writer living in Austin, Texas. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eA Crown for Corina\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSomewhere Between Bitter and Sweet\u003c\/i\u003e, which was a 2022 Pura Belpré Honor Recipient, and several other novels. She has three objectives when it comes to storytelling: to make people laugh, cry, and crave Mexican food. Her work celebrates Chicane grit, resilience, creativity, and joy while exploring themes of identity and mental health.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGaby D'Alessandro \u003c\/b\u003eis a Dominican illustrator who enjoys creating dreamlike images filled with nature symbolism and attention to detail. A graduate of Parsons School of Design, she is the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eThe Cot in the Living Room\u003c\/i\u003e by Hilda Eunice Burgos and \u003ci\u003eStolen Science \u003c\/i\u003eby Ella Schwartz. Her clients include \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNational Geographic Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, The American Museum of Natural History, and other major institutions. She splits her time between Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic and New York City.","brand":"Neal Porter Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48532185612517,"sku":"NP9780823459742","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780823459742.jpg?v=1773182979","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/saguaro-isbn-9780823459742","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}