{"product_id":"lila-and-the-crow-hardcover","title":"Lila and the Crow - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGabrielle Grimard\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLila has just moved to a new town and can't wait to make friends at school. But on the first day, a boy points at her and shouts: \"A crow  A crow  The new girl's hair is black like a crow \" The others whisper and laugh, and Lila's heart grows as heavy as a stone. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe next day, Lila covers her hair. But this time, the boy points at her dark skin. When she covers her face, he mocks her dark eyes. Now every day at school, Lila hides under her turtleneck, dark glasses, and hat. And every day when she goes home, she sees a crow who seems to want to tell her something. Lila ignores the bird and even throws rocks at it, but it won't go away. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMeanwhile, the great autumn festival is approaching. While the other kids prepare their costumes, Lila is sadder and lonelier than ever. At her lowest point of despair, a magical encounter with the crow opens Lila's eyes to the beauty of being different, and gives her the courage to proudly embrace her true self.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGabrielle Grimard\u003c\/b\u003e has illustrated over 30 picture books, including \u003ci\u003eWhen I Was Eight\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eNot My Girl\u003c\/i\u003e for Annick Press. This is her first book as both author and illustrator. She lives in Quebec, Canada.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 9.1 x 9 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 11, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769411010848,"sku":"9781554518586","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/5e01048a38fd173fa5eed47843538cc5.webp?v=1780347420","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/lila-and-the-crow-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}