{"product_id":"9781481449793","title":"That Neighbor Kid","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThat Neighbor Kid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Daniel Miyares\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcclaimed author\/illustrator Daniel Miyares returns to the sweet, nostalgic tone of his beloved illustrated book, \u003ci\u003eFloat\u003c\/i\u003e, in this gorgeous, spare picture book about making a new friend.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere’s a new boy in the neighborhood, and he’s up to something very curious. His next door neighbor, a girl his age with two long braids, peeps around corners and watches as he scavenges wood from the fence between their houses, drags around a hammer and a bucket of nails, and reads a book about living in trees. When she finally works up the courage to say “hi,” she finds herself invited to help build the private getaway every child has dreamed of: a tree house. She also finds herself with a new best friend.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCalling back to his critically-acclaimed work \u003ci\u003eFloat\u003c\/i\u003e, Daniel Miyares wordlessly creates a beautiful story of friendship through his meaningful and warm illustrations that awaken imaginations of young readers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\"A timeless tale about backyard fun and friendship.\"\u003cbr\u003e\"From the beautifully constructed spreads to the perfect pacing and satisfying conclusion, this simple story of new friendship and joint accomplishment is a pleasure.\"\u003cbr\u003e\"Miyares sets this sensitively crafted tale in a nostalgic past when children’s lives were less scheduled and supervised; like the tree house, it’s a good place to escape to.\"\u003cbr\u003e\"A gentle story of friendship and cooperation, elevated by appealing visual detail.\"\u003cbr\u003e — Lucinda Whitehurst\u003cbr\u003e\"This almost wordless picture book is reminiscent of Lynd Ward’s \u003ci\u003eThe Silver Pony\u003c\/i\u003e and some Van Allsburg titles. Delightful for its illustrations and simple story with a profound message, this is a thoughtful, adventurous story for young readers.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781481449793\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40591027798222,"sku":"9781481449793","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/O_1e472760-6b9e-48b3-bc86-bd2c790a5310.jpg?v=1646601622","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781481449793","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}