{"product_id":"out-into-the-big-wide-lake-hardcover","title":"Out Into the Big Wide Lake - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePaul Harbridge\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJosée Bisaillon\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn empowering and necessary picture book about a young girl with Down syndrome who gains confidence and independence through a visit to her grandparents.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt's Kate's first time visiting her grandparents on her own at their lakeside home. She's nervous but excited at the adventure ahead. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShe helps her grandfather with his grocery deliveries by boat, where she meets all the neighbors, including a very grumpy old man named Walter. And she makes best friends with her grandparents' dog, Parbuckle. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHer grandmother even teaches her to pilot the boat all by herself  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen her grandfather takes ill suddenly, it's up to Kate -- but can she really make all those deliveries, even to grumpy old Walter? She has to try  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBased on the author's sister, Kate is a lovable, brave, smart and feisty character who will capture your heart in this gorgeous and moving story about facing fears and gaining independence.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePAUL HARBRIDGE is the author of the beloved and award-winning picture book\u003ci\u003e When the Moon Comes\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHelena's Voyage\u003c\/i\u003e and several published short stories. A graduate of the University of Toronto, he works as a speech-language pathologist with adults with developmental disabilities. He and his wife, Isabel, live in Etobicoke, Ontario, and are the proud parents of Daniel and Helena. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJOSÉE BISAILLON has illustrated more than 30 children's books, including the award-winning \u003ci\u003eThe Snow Knows\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as magazines and newspapers for adults, all around the world. Josée lives just outside of Montreal with her spouse, their three children, one hairless cat and many paper characters.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 11.2 x 9.1 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 May 18, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ezra Jack Keats Book Award (2022)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Out Into the Big Wide Lake\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.9\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768413749536,"sku":"9780735265592","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/98ae003c8b44d0b1326c499fdf5e984e.webp?v=1780329075","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/out-into-the-big-wide-lake-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}