{"product_id":"the-path-hardcover","title":"The Path - 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\u003ePamela Paul\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eQin Leng\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis playful yet deep picture book is a celebration of community, nature, and the magic of cooperation.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt's a busy evening at the local park and all sorts of people are taking advantage of the precious natural space. Whether biking or rollerblading, birding or dog walking, there should be room enough for everyone . . . so why does it seem like someone else is always in the way? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSuddenly, a murmuration of starlings erupts from the treetops--one giant winged cloud swirls and spins across the sky, forcing everyone to stop and look up. And after this small, spectacular moment, the park's visitors begin to interact with a new appreciation for what nature and community add to their lives. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith watercolor illustrations full of personality, movement, and life, this special story reminds readers of all ages that we have a lot to offer each other when we widen our perspectives. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* \"A remarkably original look at the awesome power of community.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* \"[An] optimism-inspiring story . . . highlighting the beauty of community formed through empathy.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublisher's Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* \"This slice-of-life story showcases what nature has to teach us easily frustrated humans about coexistence and community.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePAMELA PAUL is a writer at large for \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal. \u003c\/i\u003eShe was previously an Opinion columnist at the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and the editor of \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e. She is the author of eight adult books and \u003ci\u003eIt Simply Can't Be Bedtime\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRectangle Time\u003c\/i\u003e for children. Prior to joining \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, she was a contributor to \u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Economist\u003c\/i\u003e, and her work has appeared in \u003ci\u003eThe Atlantic\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eVogue\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eQIN LENG\u003c\/b\u003e has illustrated numerous picture books, magazines and book covers with publishers from around the world. Her recent picture books include the Canadian bestseller \u003ci\u003eSkinnamarink\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e One Elephant Went Out to Play \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003ePeanut Butter and Jelly\u003c\/i\u003e written by Sharon, Lois and Bram; and \u003ci\u003eTrèfle \u003c\/i\u003e(\u003ci\u003eClover\u003c\/i\u003e) by Nadine Robert, which won the 2022 Governor General's Literary Award for Young Persons Literature -- Illustrated Books. She is also the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eA Family Is a Family Is a Family\u003c\/i\u003e written by Sara O'Leary and \u003ci\u003eHana Hashimoto\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Sixth Violin\u003c\/i\u003e, which was a finalist for the Governor General's Literary Award and received the APALA Award for best picture book. She lives in Toronto with her husband and her son.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 10.7 x 10.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 25, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45570214527152,"sku":"9780593532195","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1121\/0060\/files\/P4yOqJIFn89780593532195.webp?v=1788966957","url":"https:\/\/sidekicksptown.com\/products\/the-path-hardcover","provider":"Sidekicks Ptown","version":"1.0","type":"link"}