{"product_id":"we-will-live-in-this-forest-again-hardcover","title":"We Will Live in This Forest Again - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGianna Marino\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen wildfires consume their forest home, the animals must flee--but as the flames subside, they return and look to new beginnings . . .\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt first, they didn't notice the spark flying above the dry treetops. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut then the smoke blew from the north, and the flames began to grow. . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis story of recovery and resilience will comfort young readers concerned about forest fires, reassuring them that in time new growth will sprout and, like the wildlife in the story, we can rebuild. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLush watercolor illustrations explore the bittersweet cycle of burning and rebirth in the forest, following a lone deer as it sees its only home scorched by flame--and later, returns to find new plants already sprouting, the promise of a day when the air will be filled with birdsong once again. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs a Northern California resident, Gianna Marino witnessed the 2017 Sonoma wildfire firsthand when it came within inches of destroying her property. Her personal experience is palpably reflected through her portrayal of dignified animal silhouettes and stark, ashen landscapes in the wake of the flames. The book closes with an essay describing her encounter with the wildfire. Accessible information on wildfires, including a list of recommendations for further reading, is also included. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFans of Chelsea Clinton's \u003ci\u003eDon't Let Them Disappear \u003c\/i\u003ewill recognize Gianna's distinctive, beautiful art and appreciate the hopeful ecological message of \u003ci\u003eWe Will Live in This Forest Again\u003c\/i\u003e. Parents and children with a soft spot for the fragile ecology of the forest will connect immediately with this book, and gain appreciation for what it takes to protect the natural world.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGianna Marino has written and illustrated numerous articles for travel and leisure magazines. Her children's books include \u003ci\u003eZoopa: An Animal Alphabet\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOne Too Many\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMeet Me at the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eToo Tall Houses\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFollowing Papa's Song\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eIf I Had a Horse\u003c\/i\u003e. She also created the illustrations for Chelsea Clinton's \u003ci\u003eDon't Let Them Disappear\u003c\/i\u003e. Though she still wanders the world, Gianna now lives in Northern California and works full-time writing and illustrating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 10.2 x 10.2 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 October 06, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769353175328,"sku":"9780823446995","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/5f02b6ee594b11bb3b145d6b77ed5430.webp?v=1780346259","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/we-will-live-in-this-forest-again-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}