{"product_id":"across-the-bay-hardcover","title":"Across the Bay - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCarlos Aponte\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCarlos Aponte\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eRECIPIENT OF THE PURA BELPRÉ ILLUSTRATOR HONOR \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAuthor-illustrator Carlos Aponte takes readers on a journey to the heart of Puerto Rico in this enchanting picture book set in Old San Juan. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A lively and honest story about filling voids and exploring what defines a family--as well as a love letter to a childhood home.\"--\u003ci\u003eHorn Book\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCarlitos lives in a happy home with his mother, his abuela, and Coco the cat. Life in his hometown is cozy as can be, but the call of the capital city pulls Carlitos across the bay in search of his father. Jolly piragüeros, mischievous cats, and costumed musicians color this tale of love, family, and the true meaning of home.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarlos Aponte\u003c\/b\u003e is an artist, designer, and author-illustrator of the children's book \u003ci\u003eA Season to Bee\u003c\/i\u003e. His fashion illustrations, inspired by the great Antonio Lopez and Jack Potter, have been featured in Laird Borelli's \u003ci\u003eFashion Illustration Next\u003c\/i\u003e, Bil Donovan's \u003ci\u003eAdvanced Fashion Drawing\u003c\/i\u003e, Tony Glenville's \u003ci\u003eThe New Icons of Fashion Illustration\u003c\/i\u003e, and Richard Kilroy's\u003ci\u003e Menswear Illustration\u003c\/i\u003e. Carlos is a faculty member at the Fashion Institute of Technology. He lives in Jersey City with his partner, Christopher, and a French pointer named Rex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 10.1 x 10.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 17, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pura Belpre Award (2020)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Across the Bay\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771782594848,"sku":"9781524786625","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/27abcc3581cecee40f97dc9bacba25c5.webp?v=1780393256","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/across-the-bay-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}