{"product_id":"sugar-in-milk-hardcover","title":"Sugar in Milk - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eThrity Umrigar\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKhoa Le\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ebestselling author Thrity Umrigar and illustrator Khoa Le comes a story of a young girl who felt alone in her community after recently immigrating to America to live with her Auntie and Uncle--where she finds solace and joy through her Auntie's retelling of a classic Persian myth of acceptance and compassion between strangers. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis timely and timeless story about immigration, refugees, and tolerance is now in paperback for the first time!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhen I first came to this country, I felt so alone. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e A young immigrant girl joins her aunt and uncle in a new country that is unfamiliar to her. She struggles with loneliness, with a fierce longing for the culture and familiarity of home, until one day, her aunt takes her on a walk. As the duo strolls through their city park, the girl's aunt begins to tell her an old myth, and a story within the story begins. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e A long time ago, a group of refugees arrived on a foreign shore. The local king met them, determined to refuse their request for refuge. But there was a language barrier, so the king filled a glass with milk and pointed to it as a way of saying that the land was full and couldn't accommodate the strangers. Then, the leader of the refugees dissolved sugar in the glass of milk. His message was clear: Like sugar in milk, our presence in your country will sweeten your lives. The king embraced the refugee, welcoming him and his people. The folktale depicted in this book was a part of author Thrity Umrigar's Zoroastrian upbringing as a Parsi child in India, but resonates for children of all backgrounds, especially those coming to a new homeland. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e An ALSC Notable Children's Book \u003cbr\u003e A \u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e Best Books \u003cbr\u003e A \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/i\u003eBest Books \u003cbr\u003e Winner of the 2021 Ohioana Book Award \u003cbr\u003e An Anne Izard Storytellers' Choice Award, 2022 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"Lush illustrations and a strong message of hope and perseverance make this a standout title.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred Review \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"An engaging, beautiful, and memorable book.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred Review \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThrity Umrigar \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of the bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Space Between Us\u003c\/i\u003eand its recently released sequel, \u003ci\u003eThe Secrets Between Us\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as many other acclaimed novels. Her debut picture book, \u003ci\u003eWhen I Carried You in My Belly\u003c\/i\u003e, was published with RP Kids in 2017. She lives outside Cleveland, OH. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eKhoa Le\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator, graphic designer, and author based in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. She has been an illustrator for many picture books, as well as author of a few. Khoa has also participated in art exhibitions throughout Vietnam and Asia. She currently lives with her four cats. She has a passion for traveling and discovering different cultures and art.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 11.2 x 7.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 06, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sugar in Milk\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50335153225965,"sku":"9780762495191","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/33r9EQValC9780762495191.webp?v=1785030659","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-ca\/products\/sugar-in-milk-hardcover","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}