{"product_id":"books-make-good-friends-hardcover","title":"Books Make Good Friends - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJane Mount\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis new picture book from beloved author-illustrator Jane Mount celebrates the avid reader, demonstrates how books make you better, and reassures anyone who has been anxious or uncertain about facing the real world.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLotti isn't sure she wants to make friends. She's shy, and she doesn't really know how. While everyone around her is playful, outgoing, and loud, Lotti prefers a quiet place and a book to read. Lotti LOVES books. To her, books are full of magic and aren't as scary as new friends. But perhaps Lotti's books can show her how to find magic in everyday moments, and maybe the friends she can share this magic with are closer than she thinks. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Iconic \u003ci\u003eBibliophile\u003c\/i\u003e creator Jane Mount makes her children's book debut in this imagination-driven story of a shy booklover's attempts to open her mind and find joy with the people around her. This journal-esque narrative--which includes fun recommended reads on each page--explores the process of book discovery for bibliophiles-in-training, and is perfect for enthusiastic and reluctant readers alike! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFOR ALL TYPES OF READERS: The story's main character, Lotti, is shy and struggles to make friends, but her imagination and love for reading take her to faraway places and introduce her to new friends. Readers of all tastes will find a relatable character in Lotti and enjoy the diverse books she reads--from fiction and nonfiction to novels and picture books. There's a book for everyone! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e PROMOTING LITERACY: The concept behind this book is timelessly important: promoting literacy. It is especially helpful for reluctant readers who may need to learn how to navigate resources like libraries and will teach them how to find books in their communities. In each scene, the main character is reading a new book. She visits her school library and her public library and has a tote bag from an independent bookstore. This book encourages kids to literally go out and read, broaden their horizons, and immerse themselves in the rich world of books. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e INTERACTIVE \u0026amp; VIBRANT: Readers will love discovering new books as they engage with the interactive format of this journal-style picture book, which features book recommendations, book lists and stacks, and lots of bookish commentary and questions in Mount's signature hand-lettering. Her recognizable and vibrant art style achieves a new level of playfulness that will hold endless appeal for young readers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e PERFECT FOR FANS OF \u003ci\u003eBIBLIOPHILE\u003c\/i\u003e: Jane Mount is the creator behind the beloved Bibliophile line of products ranging from journals to stationery to d馗or for book lovers. Fans will be excited to share this with young ones in their lives! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e OVERCOMING SHYNESS: Highly autobiographical, this book reveals that Jane was a shy kid, very much like Lotti. She tells her story in the Author's Note. The backmatter also features a stack of all her favorite books, with her charming commentary. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ENGAGING RESOURCE TOOL: Aside from being a wonderful tool for excited young readers, this book will be a welcome resource for those who care about making reading more accessible to children--including teachers, librarians, parents, and family members--and fostering connections with young readers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Parents, teachers, and librarians seeking resources for voracious readers and reluctant readers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Kids who love reading and enjoy stories about friendship, bookstores, and bookish cats \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Gift giving for birthday, holiday, graduation, spring break or summer reading \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fans of \u003ci\u003eBibliophile: An Illustrated Miscellany\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBibliophile: Diverse Spines\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Readers who cherish classic children's books old and new, like \u003ci\u003eCharlotte's Web\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIvy + Bean\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWonder\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Golden Compass\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWhere the Mountain Meets the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e, and so many more included on Lotti's shelves \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Anyone who LOVES books \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJane Mount is an illustrator, designer, writer, and thingmaker, and she particularly makes things for people who love books. She is the founder of Ideal Bookshelf (idealbookshelf.com); the author and illustrator of \u003ci\u003eBibliophile: An Illustrated Miscellany\u003c\/i\u003e; and the illustrator and co-author, with Jamise Harper, of \u003ci\u003eBibliophile: Diverse Spines\u003c\/i\u003e. She live­­­s in a log cabin on Maui, Hawai'i, with her husband, three weird cats, and a speckled dog. She really loves books.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 10.1 x 10.7 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 November 07, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51753112863008,"sku":"9781797209654","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/19d18d73bcf24ea928f15a81f7cb14e5.webp?v=1780013019","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/books-make-good-friends-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}