{"product_id":"faraway-family-9780593698860","title":"Faraway Family","description":"\u003cb\u003eMaking friends with faraway relatives you've never met can be a little daunting at first, but this family finds a unique way to connect.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt's a joyous occasion when you get to visit family in another country after a long time apart. But sometimes it takes a while to connect. That's what happens to the little girl in this book--when she first sees her faraway family, they feel like strangers. To make matters worse, the power goes out at bedtime, and that means no more night-light. Then a flashlight beam appears--it's her grandmother, who invites her into a lively game of shadow play. And soon the two of them are having a grand adventure, and the girl's faraway family starts feeling more like friends. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAward-winning author Padma Venkatraman's picture book debut shows the joy of connecting through imaginative play, and Nicole Wong's evocative illustrations bring the story to brilliant life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Padma Venkatraman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Nancy Paulsen Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/25\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.60h x 11.30w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593698860\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/25\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2026 pg. 76\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePadma Venkatraman (PadmaVenkatraman.com) was born in India and became an American after living in five countries and working as an oceanographer. She wrote the novels \u003ci\u003eSafe Harbor\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBorn Behind Bars\u003c\/i\u003e (South Asia Book Award, Junior Library Guild Selection), \u003ci\u003eThe Bridge Home\u003c\/i\u003e (Walter Award, Golden Kite Award, Global Read Aloud Selection), \u003ci\u003eA Time to Dance\u003c\/i\u003e (IBBY Selection, ALA Notable), \u003ci\u003eIsland's End\u003c\/i\u003e (CCBC Choice, \u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book for Teens), and \u003ci\u003eClimbing the Stairs\u003c\/i\u003e (ALA Amelia Bloomer List, Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People). \u003ci\u003eFaraway Family\u003c\/i\u003e is her first picture book. She lives in Rhode Island. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNicole Wong (Nicole-Wong.com) has illustrated numerous picture books, including \u003ci\u003eLove Stays Strong\u003c\/i\u003e (by Paula Schneider). She was born in Fall River, Massachusetts, graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in illustration, and is now a full-time illustrator of children's books. She continues to live in Fall River with her husband, daughter, mean kitty, and happy, high-energy dogs.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Padma Venkatraman \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48867452682397,"sku":"9780593698860","price":22.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_5f32148a-951b-4d1f-b620-133f64831f86.jpg?v=1788335084","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/faraway-family-9780593698860","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}