{"title":"Guojing","description":"Guojing is a renowned author, illustrator, and concept artist from China. Her debut picture book The Only Child was a New York Times Best Illustrated book and a Publishers Weekly Top 10 Children's Book. Her wordless picture book Stormy: A Story About Finding a Forever Home was an ALA Notable Children's Book and was called \"masterful\" by The New York Times. Her graphic novel, The Flamingo, garnered multiple starred reviews and was named a Best Book of the Year by NPR. Guojing lives in Canada with her husband and son.","products":[{"product_id":"the-octopus-hardcover","title":"The Octopus - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoin a little girl as she discovers the hidden world of her new octopus friend in this stunning wordless picture book by critically acclaimed author-illustrator Guojing.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA little girl goes to the beach with her mother, never expecting the day full of magic and wonder that is ahead of her. When she scoops up a tiny octopus in her small, clear container, and they see each other eye to eye, there's a spark between them! But a little octopus cannot be happy for long in a container. So the girl sets out to discover what the octopus needs. And that's when something truly magical happens! Soon, the little girl is on an underwater adventure with her new octopus friend, where she discovers the joy and beauty of the octopus's world and learns how she can help take care of the ocean in her own way.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50579289047263,"sku":"9781662521508","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/qUSXHP-Ut_9781662521508.webp?v=1784415411"},{"product_id":"the-house-that-floated-hardcover","title":"The House That Floated - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA stunningly beautiful picture book from a critically acclaimed artist that follows a family who lives in a house by the sea as water levels start to rise. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA \u003ci\u003eBOOKPAGE\u003c\/i\u003e AND \u003ci\u003eHORN BOOK\u003c\/i\u003e BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this gorgeous, wordless story, a family makes their home on a cliff overlooking the sea. They live peacefully, spending their days exploring the ocean and filling their home with warmth and laughter. But as seasons pass, the waters rise, bringing the tides closer to the clifftop and the house. When a powerful storm rages and giant waves engulf the cliff, the family must leave--but not without their beloved home. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Inspired by true stories of communities relocating houses, award-winning artist Guojing evokes a family's ingenuity and determination to save their home in a moving portrait of empathy, love and strength. Through dreamy ocean scenes and vibrant tones of red, pinks and blues, this striking narrative offers an adventure story with a dramatic and glorious ending.","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50580646002911,"sku":"9780593709054","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/smGS6wNsq9780593709054.webp?v=1784472774"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/guojing.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}