{"product_id":"in-the-groves-hardcover","title":"In the Groves - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndrea Cruz Floren\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAndrea Cruz Floren\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom debut author-illustrator Andrea Cruz Floren comes a whimsical Spanglish picture book about finding belonging in an unlikely place.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eClara visits her abuelo and many, many cousins in California every year. And every year, her family tells tall tales about her abuelo's orange groves: There's magic! There's mischief! There's monstruos! But Clara's never \u003ci\u003ebeen\u003c\/i\u003e to the orange groves. And she's determined to change that. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSo when her cousins aren't looking, Clara sneaks into her abuelo's truck and makes her way to the orange groves. Once Abuelo spots her, he and Clara have a wondrous time serenading oranges, bravely defending the groves against gophers, and eating some delicious tacos with--WHEW--just a little bit of spice. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSoon, Clara has magical tall tales to tell of her own. For she's no longer just a visitor: She belongs to the groves, and the groves belong to her.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndrea Floren \u003c\/b\u003egrew up in South Dakota, far from her California family. Her grandfather, who tended the orange groves, had a gift for storytelling. He encouraged Andrea to keep writing; she hopes to honor his memory with this debut book. Andrea currently lives in Colorado with her family. Visit her at quietlyfiery.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.6 x 11.2 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 10, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51752988868896,"sku":"9780593662618","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/0135573404cf5d6f32ad39e0ee34e7a6.webp?v=1780009490","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/in-the-groves-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}