{"product_id":"milk-crates-retire-christine-thiel-9798999276858","title":"Milk Crates Retire","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet Mike, a vibrant red milk crate, and Joe, his weary blue companion. After years of relentless labor-shuttled through cold factories, stacked on trolleys, and rattling in delivery vans-they've had enough. The daily grind of carrying milk cartons is no life for crates dreaming of peace. So, under the cover of a warm, dark night, they make a daring escape from the factory, embarking on a journey to find their perfect retirement spot: the cozy laneway behind a bustling milk bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut retirement takes an unexpected turn when Lucy, a spirited green crate from their past, mysteriously joins them. Just as they settle into their new life of quiet camaraderie, a curious old man discovers them. Instead of returning them to the milk factory, he sees potential in their worn plastic frames. Whisked away to his shed, Mike, Joe, and Lucy find themselves repurposed with pride-holding paint cans, workshop rags, and fragrant car polishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMilk Crates: Retirement is a heartwarming, imaginative tale about: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinding purpose beyond the \"conveyor belt\" of life\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe enduring power of friendship in unexpected places\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReinventing yourself when one chapter ends\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe beauty of being useful, no matter your age or condition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith charming personification and gentle humor, this story transforms ordinary objects into unforgettable characters. It's a celebration of second chances, the comfort of companionship, and the simple joy of being valued-perfect for readers who believe even the most humble things have stories worth telling. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Christine Thiel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798999276858\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Two Lions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/11\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 20\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.46lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d","brand":"Christine Thiel","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48154161545471,"sku":"9798999276858","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_2204bad0-c756-4eb6-9a18-dadeb8872213.jpg?v=1770788304","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/milk-crates-retire-christine-thiel-9798999276858","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}