{"product_id":"waverly-braves-the-breeze-the-story-of-a-galapagos-albatross-friendship-books-for-kids-kids-book-about-fear-hardcover","title":"Waverly Braves the Breeze: The Story of a Galapagos Albatross (Friendship Books for Kids, Kids Book about Fear) - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSamantha Cora\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRosie Eve\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWaverly's is a unique story of how bravery, friendship, and encouragement conquer anxiety. Set in the Galápagos, the book introduces children to unusual animals and Spanish phrases while exploring the theme of overcoming fear in order to grow.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCome along to Española Island, in the Galápagos archipelago, one of the only places in the world where the waved albatross breeds. Meet Waverly, a young albatross who is afraid to spread her wings and fly. What if she gets lonely? What if she misses home? As Waverly thinks things over, she befriends other unusual and special animals on Española Island. Together, they help Waverly discover just how brave she can be. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This rhyming story skillfully explores themes of anxiety, friendship, and bravery while introducing kids to the real-world life cycle of the waved albatross. The story centers on the process of fledging, when young albatrosses reach the age of about six months and leave their home on Española Island to spend years at sea. The charming story is followed by robust educational backmatter about the Galápagos.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSamantha Cora\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer and photographer. She grew up exploring the woods around her family's farm and cabin in Wisconsin, writing\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003estories and taking photos. She worked as a journalist for the first decade of her career; other jobs include nonprofit communications and founder of the organization Playful Acorns. This is her first book, inspired by visiting the Galápagos Islands as a student at St. Norbert College. Samantha lives in Madison, Wisconsin, with her husband, daughter, and cats. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRosie Eve\u003c\/b\u003e is an author and illustrator based in the UK. Her love of film, graphic novels, and Japanese woodcuts influence her rich, cinematic visual storytelling. Most of Rosie's recent work has explored global environmental issues. She is the author and illustrator of the children's books \u003ci\u003eDemain il fera beau \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Demain la forêt.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.47 x 10.16 x 7.87 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 23, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51749138858272,"sku":"9781735311562","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a3354038593d767794c47a2b7a0d241a.webp?v=1779924675","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/waverly-braves-the-breeze-the-story-of-a-galapagos-albatross-friendship-books-for-kids-kids-book-about-fear-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}