{"product_id":"zara-in-the-middle-isbn-9780063234239","title":"Zara in the Middle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A standout read for young audiences. Fans of Vanessa Brantley-Newton’s \u003cem\u003eGrandma’s Purse\u003c\/em\u003e and Oge Mora’s \u003cem\u003eThank You, Omu!\u003c\/em\u003e will find much to love here. Highly recommended.\"—\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/em\u003e(STARRED review) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA multigenerational picture book about finding your voice and the strength of family from acclaimed author-artist Erika Lynne Jones!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZara loves living next door to her Grandma Jane and Granny Gladys, but sometimes it’s tough being stuck in the middle of them! Both her grandmas think they know what’s best for her, and Zara is too worried she might upset them if she says what she really wants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFind out what it will take for Zara to speak up for herself in this empowering story. Perfect for fans of Christian Robinson and \u003cem\u003eEtta Extraordinaire. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A gentle yet powerful lesson for people pleasers everywhere.\"—\u003cem\u003eKirkus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA School Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e Brilliant Picture Book Star \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eA gentle yet powerful lesson for people pleasers everywhere. Jones’ painted, mixed-media, cut-paper figures and objects are bold and inviting. An affirming, multigenerational story about just how tricky it can be to speak up. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZara’s narration reads as authentically age-appropriate, making the book an easy readaloud choice, where adults and kids can take turns based on the child’s reading abilities. Each spread [has] a lively tactility. Excellent character designs. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJones’s vibrant mixed-media illustrations bring warmth and humor to this relatable family story. Themes of self-expression, family dynamics, and compromise make this a standout read for young audiences. Fans of Vanessa Brantley-Newton’s Grandma’s Purse and Oge Mora’s Thank You, Omu! will find much to love here. VERDICT A warm and empowering story about finding one’s voice while celebrating the love of family. Highly recommended. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48588087001317,"sku":"NP9780063234239","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063234239.jpg?v=1773962015","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/zara-in-the-middle-isbn-9780063234239","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}