{"product_id":"my-big-fantastic-family-hardcover","title":"My Big Fantastic Family - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAdam Guillain\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCharlotte Guillain\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAli Pye\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis funny and reassuring celebration of non-nuclear families will help children to understand that they will always be loved--even if parents separate or divorce.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When Dad says that he's moving out, Lily-May feels all upside-down inside. But now Dad comes on Sundays, and they ride their bikes really fast and make secret dens together. Lily-May plays more just with Mom now, too--and when Mom's new partner Peter comes over, they play pirate ships! Sometimes, there are tricky moments--Lily-May hates it when Mum has to work late--but a birthday party with Lily-May's big fantastic family helps her realize just how many people love her. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Beautifully written in rhyme by the award-winning authors of the bestselling George's Amazing Adventures series, this uplifting story with a diverse cast of characters embraces all the positive aspects of becoming part of a blended family after a divorce or separation.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharlotte\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eAdam Guillain\u003c\/b\u003e met in Zanzibar while working with Voluntary Services Overseas. Charlotte's house was near the sea--perfect for swimming with dolphins and hanging out with bush babies. Adam lived in a rainforest, where he spent his time playing the guitar and cooking. Since then, Adam and Charlotte have made up lots of songs and stories together. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAli Pye\u003c\/b\u003e had wanted to be an illustrator ever since she was little, and used to draw stories and stick the pages together to make little books. But it took her a few years and a stint as a copy editor before she started drawing professionally. She graduated from Kingston with an MA in Illustration in 2010 and is now a full-time illustrator.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.26 x 10.12 x 11.02 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 05, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51753028878624,"sku":"9798887770307","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/9aeb77eb8734caa8c89f1b9816ccc4ac.webp?v=1780010543","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/my-big-fantastic-family-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}