{"product_id":"9780980876024","title":"A Country Far Away","description":"A remarkable and delightful book that shows how children are alike the world over, while at the same time celebrating the rich and interesting diversity of their ordinary lives.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAWARDS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinner of the Christian Media Children’s Book Prize, France\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParents Magazine Best Books of the Year Award, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNSCC\/CBS Notable Children’s Book, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren’s Book Foundation Book of the Year, UK\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIRA-CBC Favourite Paperbacks for 1994, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eREVIEWS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An extraordinary book.\" Publishers Weekly\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This unusual, sensitive book really brings out our shared human experiences, regardless of race.\" Child Education\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A winner. What I liked about the book was that each kid’s life seems far more interesting and exciting than the other’s, and it’s a hook that I can’t see a young reader getting off.\" Times Educational Supplement\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Gray understands that children are capable of insight and compassion, even into complex issues.\" The Irish Times\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Conveys the most complicated ideas effortlessly.\" Mother Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Terrific.\" Catholic Library World\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A unique book.\" Focus\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Never condescends or patronises.\" Five Owls\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Simple in concept, yet rich in execution.\" Booklist\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An ingenious and worthwhile idea.\" The School Librarian\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A wonderful picture book. A welcome addition to the collection.\" Nassau Library System\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Well executed and intriguing.\" Junior Bookshelf\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnique among picture books, it avoids didacticism while joyfully celebrating the kinship of human cultures.\" Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book covers a portion of the early social studies curriculum far better than any textbook.\" Times Herald\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"There is no sense that one life is better than the other, rather that they are the same tapestry rewoven with a slightly different thread.\" Parents Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A wonderful book.\" Wings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Wow! The possibilities for follow-up in the classroom seem endless. Excellent.\" Maine Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Cleverly done.\" Lindsay Mackie\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Unusual and thought-provoking.\" Kent \u0026amp; Sussex Courier\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fontaine Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47008743620848,"sku":"9780980876024","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780980876024_p0.jpg?v=1763884735","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780980876024","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}