{"product_id":"bathtime-for-snow-monkeys-isbn-9781536230895","title":"Bathtime for Snow Monkeys","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom the critically acclaimed team behind \u003ci\u003eLove in the Library \u003c\/i\u003ecomes a picture book written in haiku, offering a window into the serene and relaxing world of the snow monkeys of Nagano, Japan.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSnow falls thick and cold.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNihonzaru make their way.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHot springs await them.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the Jigokudani monkey park in Nagano, nihonzaru—Japanese macaques—have a unique way of de-stressing from life in a cold climate: gathering in their very own onsen, or hot spring “spa,” to lounge and snack. Peek into this magical world in the mountains, hushed by snow, where the macaques reign over their onsen, huddling together. As a playful baby monkey splashes, the others don’t want to join in, and as the baby’s amusing antics wind down, parents and little ones reading the story will happily snuggle together like the macaques, warm and safe. Maggie Tokuda-Hall’s soothing narration, written entirely in haiku form—as befits its Japanese subject and natural themes—pairs with gorgeous illustrations by Yas Imamura. An author’s note offers insight into the habitat displacement and human intervention that led to the monkeys taking over this toasty, tranquil gathering spot.\u003cb\u003eMaggie Tokuda-Hall\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eLove in the Library\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Yas Imamura, \u003ci\u003eAlso an Octopus\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Benji Davies, and the novels \u003ci\u003eThe Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Siren, the Song, and the Spy\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Oakland, California.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYas Imamura\u003c\/b\u003e is the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eLove in the Library \u003c\/i\u003eby Maggie Tokuda-Hall, \u003ci\u003eThe Very Oldest Pear Tree\u003c\/i\u003e by Nancy I. Sanders, \u003ci\u003eWinged Wonders\u003c\/i\u003e by Meeg Pincus, and other books for children. She lives in Portland, Oregon.","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48532126073061,"sku":"NP9781536230895","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781536230895.jpg?v=1773182748","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/bathtime-for-snow-monkeys-isbn-9781536230895","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}