{"product_id":"the-barefoot-king-a-story-about-feeling-frustrated-hardcover","title":"The Barefoot King: A Story about Feeling Frustrated - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndrew Jordan Nance\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eOlivia Holden\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA lighthearted story about the consequences of rash decisions and the importance of problem solving, responsibility, and acceptance for kids ages 4-8.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTold in rhyming couplets, \u003ci\u003eThe Barefoot King \u003c\/i\u003erecounts the story of a young king named Creet who rules a land where people walk around with bare feet. Easily distracted, one day King Creet stubs his toe on a rock and is shocked by the pain. Never wanting to experience that discomfort again, the king decides to cover his whole kingdom in leather, with unfortunate consequences. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis short and playful story helps parents discuss concepts of acceptance, awareness, and responsibility with kids. Seeing the consequences of King Creet's decision, kids will learn to navigate challenges in their own lives and the opportunities for growth that obstacles provide. A short \"reader's guide\" accompanies the story, aiding parents and teachers in discussions of how to handle life's bumps with conscious breaths and mindful steps.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eANDREW JORDAN NANCE is an educator with more than twenty-five years in the classroom and the author of \u003ci\u003ePuppy Mind\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMindful Arts in the Classroom\u003c\/i\u003e. He is the founder of Mindful Arts San Francisco, whose mission is to provide volunteer mindful educators to teach at underserved San Francisco schools. Nance is also an award-winning actor and director. For almost thirty years he taught performing arts to students from diverse backgrounds, and for eighteen years he was the Conservatory Director at San Francisco's New Conservatory Theatre Center. He is on the board of directors of several educational nonprofit organizations including the Mindful Life Project, San Francisco's New Conservatory Theater Center, and Arts Ed Matters. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOLIVIA HOLDEN studied fine art, textiles, and English literature and obtained a degree with first-class honors in textile design at the University of Huddersfield. Developing her growing love for illustration, she creates her own art for children's books, prints, and publications. She enjoys creating painterly illustrations, playing around with color and composition, and drawing inspiration from everyday life and objects.\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 10.6 x 9.4 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 June 16, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769473138976,"sku":"9781611807486","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e1ea226061dd59422303b0a61588174b.webp?v=1780349019","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-barefoot-king-a-story-about-feeling-frustrated-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}