{"product_id":"believe-in-the-world-wisdom-for-grown-ups-from-childrens-books-hardcover","title":"Believe in the World: Wisdom for Grown-Ups from Children's Books - 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\u003eAmy Gash\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eElise Howard\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eR. J. Palacio\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn inspiring and delightful illustrated collection of quotations from a diverse range of our most beloved children's books that will help teach all of us how to live in the world today, perfect for gift season and for readers of books like \u003ci\u003eThe Boy, The Mole, The Fox, and The Hors\u003c\/i\u003ee and \u003ci\u003eHow to Love the World\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Everything we need to know as adults can be found in the brilliant, imaginative, diverse world of children's books. That is the simple yet powerful promise that \u003ci\u003eBelieve In the World \u003c\/i\u003eoffers. This illustrated, gifty collection, with witty and inspirational quotations organized in chapters such as \"How to Believe in the World\" and \"How to Have Fun in the World,\" reminds us not to lose sight of the values we learned as kids--to be courageous, to do good deeds, to respect our imaginations, and maybe even to break a few rules every once in a while. Some quotations will bring readers back to old favorites like \u003ci\u003eThe Little Prince\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci\u003eRamona Forever \u003c\/i\u003ewhile others will lead to new discoveries inspired by the exciting new variety of children's books being published today. And all provide a roadmap to doing and being good in the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As one reviewer wrote about \u003ci\u003eBelieve In the World'\u003c\/i\u003es predecessor, \u003ci\u003eWhat the Dormouse Said\u003c\/i\u003e, published by Algonquin in 1999, \"Whether you're looking for wisdom about goodness or sadness or even more practical matters, you will surely find it in this delightful collection.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eBelieve In the World\u003c\/i\u003e lands in the sweet spot of nostalgic and entertaining; fresh and enlightening. And at the same time, it reminds us of the exhilaration of being a reader, young at heart, venturing forth into the world of storybooks and unforgettable characters and confirming that we are never too old to recapture the lessons, pleasures, and exuberance of childhood.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmy Gash \u003c\/b\u003eis an executive editor at Algonquin Books, where she acquires and edits narrative nonfiction and fiction for adults. Her first collection of quotations from children's books was \u003ci\u003eWhat the Dormouse Said\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in New Jersey. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eElise Howard \u003c\/b\u003ehas worked for many years as a publisher and editor of children's books and is now a literary agent. She once toured the stacks of the Library of Congress with Beverly Cleary, where they found a mis-shelved copy of \u003ci\u003eRamona and Her Father. She \u003c\/i\u003edivides her time among the children's literature capitals of New York, Paris, and coastal Maine.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 7.1 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 20, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51984064676141,"sku":"9781643755533","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/eraZd1Vanm9781643755533.webp?v=1776081707","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/believe-in-the-world-wisdom-for-grown-ups-from-childrens-books-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}