{"product_id":"the-bloom-of-belonging-malissa-mays-9798999874979","title":"The Bloom of Belonging: A Story of Belonging and Growing Friendships","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen Ari moves to a new neighborhood, everything feels new and unfamiliar. Along a winding garden path, small moments begin to grow into something beautiful-shared games, quiet courage, thoughtful plans, and a joyful welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith every act of kindness, flowers bloom, showing how friendship and community can take root over time. The Bloom of Belonging is a sweet, lyrical story about belonging and growing friendships, reminding children that new places can become home when people make room for one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for children ages 4-8, this story is ideal for read-aloud moments, classrooms, and family libraries. It celebrates empathy, patience, and the beauty of welcoming hearts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Parents \u0026amp; Teachers Love It: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA beautifully written rhyming story that makes read-aloud time magical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelatable for children moving to a new home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeaches friendship, empathy, and inclusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShows how small acts of kindness can create lasting community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages kindness and compassion among friends and families\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of The Garden of Becoming series, The Bloom of Belonging invites children and families to discover how kindness, patience, and love can help any place begin to feel like home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful Valentine's Day gift celebrating friendship, kindness, and belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Malissa Mays\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798999874979\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Aspen Grove Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/08\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.77lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.25d","brand":"Malissa Mays","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48454333235455,"sku":"9798999874979","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1957b4f4-0e4f-4988-9625-ee533998e616.jpg?v=1777305578","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-bloom-of-belonging-malissa-mays-9798999874979","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}