{"product_id":"faraway-family-hardcover","title":"Faraway Family - 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\u003ePadma Venkatraman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNicole Wong\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\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 \u003c\/p\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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePadma Venkatraman\u003c\/b\u003e (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, Kirkus 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eNicole Wong\u003c\/b\u003e (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.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.6 x 11.3 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":53122164654400,"sku":"9780593698860","price":37.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/4739\/1040\/files\/CQXS63GH-t9780593698860.webp?v=1788951678","url":"https:\/\/bookapproved.com\/products\/faraway-family-hardcover","provider":"Book Approved ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}