{"product_id":"calling-the-wind-a-story-of-healing-and-hope-hardcover","title":"Calling the Wind: A Story of Healing and Hope - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTrudy Ludwig\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKathryn Otoshi\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInspired by the Wind Telephone in Japan, this poignant story explores the stages of grief, the healing power of hope, and the unbreakable family bonds that connect us all. From the acclaimed author of \u003ci\u003eThe Invisible Boy\u003c\/i\u003e and the award-winning illustrator of \u003ci\u003eOne\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn a small village in Japan, a family mourns the loss of their loved one. Each family member grieves in their own way, but it is not until they discover an old-fashioned telephone booth on a windswept hill that they begin to heal. Through the telephone, they are able to express feelings long bottled up--speaking directly to their loved one and also to each other. Slowly but surely, the pain subsides, and hope blossoms anew. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInspired by Itaru Sasaki's Wind Telephone, which brought healing to the people of Japan in the wake of an earthquake and tsunami this story explores grief and loss, and how we move forward by finding meaningful ways to connect with the family and friends we've lost, as well as those who are still with us. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eTruly beautiful and poignant. \u003c\/b\u003eThis book is for anyone who's ever experienced loss or grief, which is to say: all of us.\" --Katherine Applegate, Newbery Award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eThe One and Only Ivan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTRUDY LUDWIG is a nationally acclaimed speaker and an award-winning author of numerous children's books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Invisible Boy\u003c\/i\u003e, a \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e Best Picture Books Selection and a recommended back-to-school book by \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eScholastic Teacher\u003c\/i\u003e. Her books and presentations focus on promoting kids' social-emotional learning skills and help empower them to be kinder, more compassionate, and inclusive in their social world. Trudy has collaborated with leading experts and organizations, including Sesame Workshop, the International Bullying Prevention Association, Committee for Children, and ConnectSafely.org. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKATHRYN OTOSHI is an award-winning author\/illustrator, best known for her character-building number\/color book series: \u003ci\u003eOne, Zero, \u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Two\u003c\/i\u003e. She is also the co-author of \u003ci\u003eBeautiful Hands\u003c\/i\u003e, a book about possibilities and reaching your dreams. She travels across the country to encourage children to develop strong character traits and to help readers and teachers find creative methods to engage and connect with their students through the power of reading, art, and literature. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.1 x 11.3 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 October 04, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766160163104,"sku":"9780593426401","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/2cfa6da8140759eaabb431781f60d265.webp?v=1780286941","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/calling-the-wind-a-story-of-healing-and-hope-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}