{"product_id":"the-perfect-place-hardcover","title":"The Perfect Place - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMatt de la Peña\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePaola Escobar\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the Newbery Medal-winning author of \u003ci\u003eLast Stop on Market Street\u003c\/i\u003e comes this moving picture book about the perils of perfectionism.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLucas goes to the perfect school in the perfect neighborhood. But life at home is not so perfect. His dad's old work truck stalls in front of the school. The electricity is out when he gets home, and he doesn't even have time to show his mom his report (on which he received a perfect score) before she rushes off to her night job. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThat night, Lucas dreams of a strange light, which he follows down the fire escape, into the alleyway, clear out of his neighborhood, all the way to the place where the perfect people live. Everything there is more beautiful than he could have imagined. But is it possible things aren't as perfect as they seem? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis lyrical, richly illustrated picture book highlights the beauty to be found in even the humblest of homes and in a family that may not be materially rich but is rich in love.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatt de la Peña is the Newbery Medal-winning author of \u003ci\u003eLast Stop on Market Street\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also the author of the award-winning picture books \u003ci\u003ePatchwork\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMilo Imagines the World\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCarmela Full of Wishes\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLove\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cbr\u003eand \u003ci\u003eA Nation's Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as a number of critically acclaimed young adult novels. Matt teaches creative writing and visits schools and colleges throughout the country. You can visit Matt at mattdelapena.com, or follow him on Twitter and Instagram @mattdelapena. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePaola Escobar is a graphic designer and illustrator from Colombia. She is the illustrator of the picture books \u003ci\u003eGiant-Sized Butterflies on My First Day of School\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003ePlanting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e Digging for Words: José Alberto Gutiérrez and the Library He Built\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eQueen of Tejano Music: Selena\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as the middle grade Pages \u0026amp; Co. series. Follow her on Instagram @paoesco8ar.\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 11.2 x 8.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 07, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51748776870176,"sku":"9780593325636","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d18537ecc3f72a801410a009a38a869b.webp?v=1779915837","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-perfect-place-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}