{"product_id":"the-nature-of-change-lessons-of-determination-resilience-and-hope-from-the-outside-world-9780310168355","title":"The Nature of Change: Lessons of Determination, Resilience, and Hope from the Outside World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom CNN national correspondent and children's book author René Marsh comes a poetic and heartfelt book about two siblings who learn how to navigate a difficult life change while still holding on to hope. \u003cem\u003eThe Nature of Change\u003c\/em\u003e is perfect for any reader ages 4 to 8 who needs encouragement and wisdom in the face of a challenge, big or small.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Kit and Amal wake up in their new house, they can't help but notice how different everything is. Mom and Dad say that change is a part of life, though that does \u003cem\u003enot \u003c\/em\u003emake it any easier. But as Kit and Amal explore the woods in their backyard, they notice how different parts of the natural world--from big trees to tiny spiders to climbing morning glories--navigate life's changes with determination, resilience, and hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten after losing her first child to brain cancer and finding solace in the natural world surrounding her, CNN national correspondent and author René Marsh shows readers that even the darkest moments can eventually bloom beautiful things.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Nature of Change\u003c\/em\u003e is: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eideal for readers ages 4-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewritten by CNN national correspondent and children's book author René Marsh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eperfect for tough situations such as loss, divorce, moving, and other major life changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e René Marsh\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Zonderkidz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/10\/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 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.11h x 9.14w x 0.48d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780310168355\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 02\/23\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMarsh, René:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRené Marsh\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Emmy-nominated CNN correspondent who has been writing and telling stories as a journalist for more than two decades. René was inspired to start writing children's books in order to raise awareness and funding for pediatric cancer research after her late son, Blake, was diagnosed with brain cancer at nine months old. Her first book, \u003cem\u003eThe Miracle Workers: Boy vs. Beast\u003c\/em\u003e, was featured on the \u003cem\u003eToday \u003c\/em\u003eshow, ABC, and CNN. All proceeds from the book were donated to pediatric brain cancer research. René resides in the D.C. metro area with her husband and daughter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGardiyawasam, Pumudi:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003ePumudi Gardiyawasam\u003c\/strong\u003e was born and raised in Sri Lanka and is currently based in Toronto, Canada. She is a self-taught, digital children's book illustrator. As a child, she was passionate about both art and nature, which led her to a degree in zoology. But she never lost her passion for art. In 2019, she made the career change to become a full-time children's book illustrator. Pumudi looks to combine her natural art talent with what she learned in university to educate young children about nature and its importance, leading younger generations toward making a better world for all living beings. When she is not drawing, Pumudi loves experimental cooking, hiking, camping, reading books, and watching movies with her husband.","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Ren\u0026#195;\u0026#169; Marsh \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47733902246045,"sku":"9780310168355","price":39.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_69010162-a8b1-493a-8537-1bc4e35016e2.jpg?v=1773738300","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-nature-of-change-lessons-of-determination-resilience-and-hope-from-the-outside-world-9780310168355","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}