{"product_id":"hello-im-here-isbn-9780763698584","title":"Hello, I'm Here!","description":"\u003cb\u003eA poetic text and wonderfully intimate photographs follow a newborn sandhill crane as it takes its first steps into the world.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWill my legs hold me?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat if I fall?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeek in as a sandhill crane hatchling makes its first wobbly stand and takes its first steps alongside its brother. With their parents close by, they flap their wings and dance before enjoying a buggy treat. Someday they will fly with the majestic cranes overhead, but for now, Mama’s soft feathers beckon. With a lyrical narrative and lovely photo illustrations, this latest venture from an acclaimed creative team makes a perfect new baby gift — and will appeal to bird lovers, too.Children will easily relate to Frost's depiction of the chick's daring inquisitiveness while simultaneously finding comfort in the affirming theme of constant parental guidance and caring. With yet another seamless marriage of verse and image, readers will hope Frost and Lieder's creative union continues as long as that of their happily wed sandhill subjects.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrost’s short, rhyming verses help listeners imagine what the chick might hear, see, feel, and think. Often riveting and sometimes touching, Lieder’s beautifully lit photographs work well with the expressive text. A pleasing picture book that reads aloud well.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis author-illustrator pair have teamed up for a number of beautiful celebrations of the natural world, but this might be the most enchanting one yet...The home-away-from-home narrative arc ends perfectly with a nap on “Mama’s strong wings.” These simple abcb quatrains scan beautifully—a good thing, since this will likely be requested over and over. Perfectly matched text and images make this a grand entrance.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough jaunty rhymes and eloquent photographs, children ages 2 to 5 get to accompany a pair of sandhill crane chicks from egg to fresh air in ‘Hello, I’m Here!’\u003cbr\u003e—The Wall Street Journal\u003cb\u003eHelen Frost \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of \u003ci\u003eStep Gently Out, Sweep Up the Sun, Among a Thousand Fireflies, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eWake Up! \u003c\/i\u003eShe is also the author of the novel in poems \u003ci\u003eApplesauce Weather \u003c\/i\u003eand many other award-winning books for children and young adults. Helen Frost lives in Indiana.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRick Lieder \u003c\/b\u003eis the photographer for\u003ci\u003e Step Gently Out\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e Sweep Up the Sun\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e Among a Thousand Fireflies, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eWake Up!\u003c\/i\u003e He is also a painter and illustrator. Rick Lieder lives in Michigan.","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301849649381,"sku":"NP9780763698584","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780763698584.jpg?v=1767728906","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/hello-im-here-isbn-9780763698584","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}