{"product_id":"a-kiss-for-akaraka-isbn-9780062651969","title":"A Kiss for Akaraka","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA beautiful, lyrical picture book about a father, his daughter, and her imaginary friend raking leaves on a crisp fall day.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith gorgeous pictures by E. B. Goodale, the illustrator of the acclaimed \u003cem\u003eWindows\u003c\/em\u003e, this book about family, fatherhood, friendship, and imagination is perfect for story time and bedtime sharing all year round. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCritically acclaimed author Richard Jackson’s enchanting story about love, family, and the power of the imagination follows Lula and her daddy as they rake leaves together on a crisp autumn day. Can Daddy see Akaraka, Lula’s imaginary friend? Perhaps not, but he is willing to try, much to Lula’s delight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA perfect book about parenthood and childhood to share together. The poetic text is a joy to read aloud and is enhanced by E. B. Goodale’s bright, enticing illustrations. Just right for fans of Kevin Henkes’s \u003cem\u003eIn the Middle of Fall\u003c\/em\u003e and Julia Rawlinson’s \u003cem\u003eFletcher and the Falling Leaves\u003c\/em\u003e.  \u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Readers will feel exhilarated, enclosed in Lula’s private secret…Spacious double-page spreads evoke the luxuriant pull of the imagination, where the charm of an imaginary friend can sweep you away, across borders.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[A] tender, intimate family story, suitable for bedtime, when children both real and imaginary are tucked in and kissed good night.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888454365413,"sku":"NP9780062651969","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062651969.jpg?v=1730229119","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/a-kiss-for-akaraka-isbn-9780062651969","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}