{"product_id":"here-and-there-hardcover","title":"Here and There - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eThea Lu\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA thoughtful book that will resonate with travelers, homebodies, and anyone who's ever longed for an old friend or a new journey. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Dan is the owner of a café, living in a small town on the coast. Aki is a sailor on the sea, traveling from place to place. Dan loves his familiar views and enjoys welcoming visitors from far away. Aki loves the wonders he sees abroad and enjoys meeting new people in distant lands. Though Dan likes his life, and Aki likes his life, they each feel so alone sometimes. But every once in a while, separate lives can collide and make the world feel large and small all at once. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Following the parallel stories of Dan and Aki, \u003ci\u003eHere and There\u003c\/i\u003e introduces readers to two contrasting yet connected characters. Thea Lu's evocative text and art will spark lasting conversations about home, travel, and the similarities between very different people. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBologna Children's Book Fair\u003c\/b\u003e Illustrators Exhibition (2024) \u003cbr\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThea Lu\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator, designer, and picture book maker. She earned an MA in design strategy from China's Tsinghua University and an MA in children's book illustration from the Cambridge School of Art. Thea's work has won the Sebastian Walker Award in the UK and has also been honored in Italy, Poland, and China. \u003ci\u003eHere and There\u003c\/i\u003e is her debut picture book. Thea currently lives in Shanghai. Visit her website at thealu.net or follow her on Instagram @lu_thea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 10.1 x 10 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 23, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51748863115552,"sku":"9780802856234","price":21.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c96e57095f6fb9891624c82383af9413.webp?v=1779918529","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/here-and-there-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}