{"product_id":"old-friends-hardcover","title":"Old Friends - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMargaret Aitken\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLenny Wen\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaired with colorful and vibrant art by Lenny Wen, \u003ci\u003eOld Friends \u003c\/i\u003eby Margaret Aitken is an inventive and heartfelt debut picture book that celebrates found family, caregiving, and the value of intergenerational friendships.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarjorie wants a friend who loves the same things she does: baking shows, knitting, and gardening. Someone like Granny. So with a sprinkle of flour in her hair and a spritz of lavender perfume, Marjorie goes undercover to the local Senior Citizens Group. It all goes well until the Cha-Cha-Cha starts and her cardigan camouflage goes sideways. By being true to herself, Marjorie learns that friends can be of any age if you look in the right places. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Bill Martin, Jr. Picture Book Award Nominee\u003cbr\u003eA 2023 Maine Literary Award Finalist\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMargaret Aitken\u003c\/b\u003e is a Scottish writer for children. As a child, she could often be found outside hoping to stumble upon the characters of Brambly Hedge and Beatrix Potter. After studying medicine at the University of Glasgow, she worked as a doctor in the village of Doune, a filming location for Outlander and Game of Thrones. Along with her husband and three sons, Margaret is currently enjoying life in a New England-style farmhouse in Maine. When she isn't writing she can mostly be found at the beach, in the garden, or baking something gluten-free. \u003ci\u003eOld Friends \u003c\/i\u003eis her debut picture book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLenny Wen\u003c\/b\u003e was born and raised in Indonesia. She currently lives in the countryside of Austria with her husband, two stepchildren, and her assistant, a Shiba Inu called Aiki. Since she was a kid, Lenny's loved storytelling and drawing. When she's not illustrating, she may be found staring at trees, reading books, contemplating story ideas, or hugging her dog.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 10.2 x 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 July 26, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767016489248,"sku":"9781250801388","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e1506263d3ce98d533a83f3d9fa14a8a.webp?v=1780302989","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/old-friends-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}