{"product_id":"a-gumdrop-tale-the-day-it-rained-on-sugar-mountain-hardcover","title":"A Gumdrop Tale: The Day It Rained on Sugar Mountain - 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\u003eR. Elizabeth Russell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKelby Cottenie\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eShen Li\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover a children's picture book about unity unlike any other.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh atop a magical mountain made of gumdrop candy, a utopian society for kids thrives in perfect harmony. The people of Sugar Mountain listen to one another, lift each other up, and work together in joyful peace and community. Then a mysterious stranger arrives - and everything changes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne by one seeds of doubt and negativity take root. Friendships fracture. Trust dissolves. Their beloved utopia begins to crumble. And as storm clouds gather and heavy rain threatens their mountain home, the people must make a choice: stay divided or find their way back to each other.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Gumdrop Tale is a social emotional learning book for ages 7 and up that weaves powerful themes of unity, acceptance, and conflict resolution for children into an unforgettable story. Readers will explore awareness and empathy for kids through characters they will love and a world they will never forget.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat makes this book truly special is its layered storytelling. Young readers will enjoy an exciting adventure. Older readers and parents will uncover a deeper meaning about society, community, and what it truly means to belong. The more you read, the more you discover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for: \u003cbr\u003eClassroom read-alouds and discussion books for children\u003cbr\u003eParents looking for values-based picture books\u003cbr\u003eTeachers seeking books about kindness and cooperation\u003cbr\u003eAny child ready for a story with real meaning\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Gumdrop Tale: The Day It Rained on Sugar Mountain is more than just a story. It is a conversation starter, an imagination sparker, and a gentle reminder that even when things fall apart, coming together is always possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.31 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 23, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45807108063315,"sku":"9781038305923","price":37.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/9731\/2595\/files\/A7CKLNM3jD9781038305923.webp?v=1783738433","url":"https:\/\/the-stone-owl-bookstore.myshopify.com\/products\/a-gumdrop-tale-the-day-it-rained-on-sugar-mountain-hardcover","provider":"The Stone Owl Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}