{"product_id":"when-rubin-plays-hardcover","title":"When Rubin Plays - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGracey Zhang\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGracey Zhang\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the PW Flying Starts creative force, Gracey Zhang comes a touching and beautiful story about community, finding your own voice, doing what you love the most, and expressing your passion with FORTE!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRubin loves the beautiful sounds that are played by the orchestra. He wants to learn to play the violin and make his own music. But when Rubin plays, it doesn't sound like he imagines it should. Rubin goes into the forest to practice alone and despite only getting the violin to screech, he finds an unlikely audience that loves his unique style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn another inspiring and lyrical picture book that deftly dives into the psyche and heart of a child's viewpoint and experience, the creator of \u003ci\u003eLala's Words\u003c\/i\u003e, Gracey Zhang, offers confidence to everyone who longs to master something that can be difficult and shows that there is only one way to do something right: that is to do it your own special way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the next book from one of today's most gifted young creators. Zhang is a Publishers Weekly's Spring 2021 Children's Flying Starts creator and her debut, \u003ci\u003eLala's Words\u003c\/i\u003e, has received endless praise: Little Lala helps the weeds in the vacant lot blossom into full, gorgeous plants just by talking to them and showing them a little love. This picture book is breathtaking, and Zhang's use of color really helps the story come alive. It's like a modern inverse of \u003ci\u003eThe Giving Tree\u003c\/i\u003e.\" -- Paul Swydan, The Silver Unicorn Bookstore\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGRACEY ZHANG\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator and animator with a love of storytelling and verse. She is the author and illustrator of \u003ci\u003eLala's Words\u003c\/i\u003e and the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eThe Big Bath House\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNigel and the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Upside Down Hat\u003c\/i\u003e. She was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada, and received her degree in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design. Gracey is now based in Brooklyn, New York, where she can be found window watching from the train when she's not scribbling away at her desk. You can visit her at graceyzhang.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.71 x 10.31 x 8.03 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 July 18, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51765784707360,"sku":"9781338648263","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/abc216e8539ddb6007085b1e835de917.webp?v=1780279958","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/when-rubin-plays-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}