{"product_id":"sugar-in-milk-thrity-umrigar-9798894143767","title":"Sugar in Milk","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ebestselling author Thrity Umrigar and illustrator Khoa Le comes a story of a young girl who felt alone in her community after recently immigrating to America to live with her Auntie and Uncle--where she finds solace and joy through her Auntie's retelling of a classic Persian myth of acceptance and compassion between strangers. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis timely and timeless story about immigration, refugees, and tolerance is now in paperback for the first time!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhen I first came to this country, I felt so alone. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e A young immigrant girl joins her aunt and uncle in a new country that is unfamiliar to her. She struggles with loneliness, with a fierce longing for the culture and familiarity of home, until one day, her aunt takes her on a walk. As the duo strolls through their city park, the girl's aunt begins to tell her an old myth, and a story within the story begins. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e A long time ago, a group of refugees arrived on a foreign shore. The local king met them, determined to refuse their request for refuge. But there was a language barrier, so the king filled a glass with milk and pointed to it as a way of saying that the land was full and couldn't accommodate the strangers. Then, the leader of the refugees dissolved sugar in the glass of milk. His message was clear: Like sugar in milk, our presence in your country will sweeten your lives. The king embraced the refugee, welcoming him and his people. The folktale depicted in this book was a part of author Thrity Umrigar's Zoroastrian upbringing as a Parsi child in India, but resonates for children of all backgrounds, especially those coming to a new homeland. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e An ALSC Notable Children's Book \u003cbr\u003e A \u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e Best Books \u003cbr\u003e A \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/i\u003eBest Books \u003cbr\u003e Winner of the 2021 Ohioana Book Award \u003cbr\u003e An Anne Izard Storytellers' Choice Award, 2022 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"Lush illustrations and a strong message of hope and perseverance make this a standout title.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred Review \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"An engaging, beautiful, and memorable book.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred Review \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Thrity Umrigar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798894143767\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Running Press Kids\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e550827 \/ Sugar in Milk\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Thrity Umrigar","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48852723892479,"sku":"9798894143767","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/sugar-in-milk-thrity-umrigar-9798894143767","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}