{"product_id":"9781481439787","title":"The Night Gardener","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Night Gardener\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Terry Fan, Eric Fan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn the spirit of \u003ci\u003eGoodnight Moon\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Curious Garden\u003c\/i\u003e comes a stunning debut picture book filled with whimsy and creativity from brothers Terry and Eric Fan.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne day, William discovers that the tree outside his window has been sculpted into a wise owl. In the following days, more topiaries appear, and each one is more beautiful than the last. Soon, William’s gray little town is full of color and life. And though the mysterious night gardener disappears as suddenly as he appeared, William—and his town—are changed forever.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWith breathtaking illustrations and spare, sweet text, this masterpiece about enjoying the beauty of nature is sure to become an instant classic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\"A treat, with artwork worth lingering over.\"\u003cbr\u003e\"It is a pleasing collaboration with art bound to both haunt and delight.\"\u003cbr\u003e\"An elegant picture book that celebrates creativity and community.\"\u003cbr\u003e“An uplifting testament to the effect that a caring adult can have on a lonely child…Visual pleasure abounds.”\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Night Gardener\u003c\/i\u003e is visual storytelling at its best.”\u003cbr\u003e\"The message about the transformative power of art is a powerful one, and the intriguing premise and graceful art are definitely captivating. Reminiscent of Chris Van Allsburg’s imaginative works as well as Lane Smith’s \u003ci\u003eGrandpa Green.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781481439787\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40978720850126,"sku":"9781481439787","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/O_566e1ecd-fcf4-4903-9347-b130ad9d13ad.jpg?v=1646692979","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781481439787","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}