{"product_id":"the-visit","title":"The Visit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Little Fox’s new friendship may inspire young listeners and adult readers alike to listen to their thoughts and remember the value and joy that can be found in the quiet.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e (STARRED REVIEW)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSolitude, quiet, and independence are celebrated in this tender picture book about making friends with silence, perfect for SEL conversations about mindfulness, self-regulation, or alone time. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen her mother leaves the den, Little Fox expects to spend the next few hours by herself. But then she hears a knock at the door—she has a visitor.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt first, Little Fox is scared: Silence is so big and strange. Then they share a snack, and Silence helps her hear her heartbeat, even her own thoughts. Maybe time spent with Silence isn’t so bad after all. Maybe Silence can be her friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis allegorical story from Spanish author Núria Figueras was inspired by the first time she stayed home alone as a child—and by her experiences working at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Young readers will welcome the book as a gentle exploration of solitude and independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllustrated by Spanish artist Anna Font, the original edition of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Visit \u003c\/i\u003ewas selected for the White Ravens list and received the Fundacion Cuatrogatos Award and Compostela International Award. Translated from Catalan by Lawrence Schimel. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"inSpirit: The UU Book and Gift Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49231761178778,"sku":"9844","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/uuabookstore.org\/products\/the-visit","provider":"inSpirit: The UU Book and Gift Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}