{"product_id":"the-first-day-of-peace-hardcover","title":"The First Day of Peace - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTodd Shuster\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMaya Soetoro-Ng\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTatiana Gardel\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn a new picture book presented by the Peace Studio and its cofounder Maya Soetoro-Ng, author Todd Shuster and illustrator Tatiana Gardel offer a moving modern parable highlighting the wondrous power of kindness and sharing. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSeason after season, the mountain people give life to their crops with water from the river, while the valley people use water from a nearby lake to nourish their fields. Despite their similarities, neither allows the other to seek water on their land--instead, they exchange harsh words, and when drought descends, they come to blows. But when the hottest summer yet brings torrential downpours, the waters overflow and trap the valley people. A wise mountain girl sees their plight and says, \"We need to help.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing an afterword by Maya Soetoro-Ng, \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eFirst Day of Peace \u003c\/i\u003eis a fable for a time when many parents and children are deeply worried about our warming planet. At once timeless and timely, it sheds light on the importance of protecting the environment and of sharing rather than fighting over the earth's precious natural resources. Todd Shuster's lyrical writing is brought to vivid life by Tatiana Gardel's rich and luminous illustrations in a story for everyone who hopes for love, justice, and peace across \u003ci\u003eall \u003c\/i\u003emountains and valleys.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTodd Shuster \u003c\/b\u003eis an author, literary agent, and film producer. He is a co-CEO of Aevitas Creative Management and a cofounder of the Peace Studio, which seeks to assist a global community of artists and journalists in building a culture of peace. \u003ci\u003eThe First Day of Peace\u003c\/i\u003e is his picture book debut. He lives in New York City. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaya Soetoro-Ng\u003c\/b\u003e works as a peace educator at the Matsunaga Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution at the University of Hawai'i. She also helps to develop Asia-Pacific leadership and global girls' education programs with the Obama Foundation. Inspired by her two delightful daughters, Maya Soetoro-Ng is the author of the picture book \u003ci\u003eLadder to the Moon \u003c\/i\u003eand of the forthcoming young adult novel \u003ci\u003eYellowwood\u003c\/i\u003e. She is a cofounder of the nonprofits Ceeds of Peace, the Institute for Climate and Peace, and the Peace Studio. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTatiana Gardel \u003c\/b\u003eis a Brazilian-born illustrator whose work has been recognized by the Society of Illustrators in New York and \u003ci\u003eAmerican Illustration\u003c\/i\u003e. Her art is inspired by her culture, by her love for nature, and by mythology and childhood memories. She is a cofounder of #LatinxPitch and lives in New York City with her family.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 08, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772499951904,"sku":"9781536207590","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/52675795c8af0b1a76fa6050b8e44025.webp?v=1780407102","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-first-day-of-peace-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}