{"product_id":"free-to-be-you-and-me-hardcover","title":"Free to Be...You and Me - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarlo Thomas and Friends\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePeter H. Reynolds\u003c\/b\u003e (Designed by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis is the book we all know and love by Marlo Thomas and her friends\u003c\/i\u003e-brought to new life with brand new illustrations to captivate and inspire a new generation of readers on a journey of the heart. Whether you are opening \u003ci\u003eFree to Be . . . You and Me\u003c\/i\u003e for the first time or the one hundredth time you will be engaged and transformed by this newly beautifully illustrated compilation of inspirational stories, songs, and poems. The sentiments of thirty-five years ago are as relevant today as when this book was published. Celebrating individuality and challenging stereotypes empowers both children and adults with the freedom to be who they want to be and to have compassion and empathy for others who may be different. Working closely with Marlo and co-creator Carole Hart, Peter H. Reynolds, the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Selling Children's Book Author\/Illustrator, conjured his whimsical drawings throughout the book bringing a new sense of unity and warmth to the pages. You will find yourself \u003ci\u003emarveling\u003c\/i\u003e at the illustrations, nodding in agreement with the stories and poems, and \u003ci\u003esinging\u003c\/i\u003e the words to all the classic songs  It is wonderful that the thoughts, ideas, and emotions the creators envisioned so many years ago can still have a magical effect on children today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarlo Thomas\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning actress who burst onto the Hollywood scene and gained acclaim for her role as Ann Marie on \u003ci\u003eThat Girl\u003c\/i\u003e, a part for which she earned a Golden GlobeÂ(R) and four EmmyÂ(R) nominations. Thomas is also known for her numerous publications and recordings. She conceived the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling book \u003ci\u003eFree to Be . . . You and Me\u003c\/i\u003e, which inspired a CD recording (to which she contributed her vocal talents) and a stage show. More recently, she published \u003ci\u003eThanks \u0026amp; Giving Book and CD, The Right Words at the Right Time\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Right Words at the Right Time Volume 2: Your Turn!\u003c\/i\u003e She and her husband, talk-show host Phil Donahue, reside in New York City. Please visit her at www.marlo-thomas.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 136\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 11.1 x 8.8 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 14, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nautilus Award (2009)\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757260833056,"sku":"9780762430604","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/3b463b792bb2a7ddef4db3b4e5aab1dd.webp?v=1780098163","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/free-to-be-you-and-me-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}