{"product_id":"the-brothers-zzli-alex-cousseau-9780802856098","title":"The Brothers Zzli","description":"\u003ci\u003eA moving allegory of immigration and hospitality. \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e One day, the brothers Zzli come to the doorstep of a little girl named Welcome. Welcome has plenty of room in her big, empty house, and the travelers--who have come from far away--make good pancakes and even better company. But others in the forest find this new family strange, even dangerous. When the bears invite their neighbors to a big party, only \u003cbr\u003e Welcome's friend the bat shows up. Soon after that, a policeman knocks on their door, threatening to destroy the brothers' beloved beehives. Maybe Welcome and her friends need to find someplace that might accept three bears, a bat, and a girl like her: somewhere to call home at last. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With charming, delightful illustrations reminiscent of vintage children's classics, \u003ci\u003eThe Brothers Zzli \u003c\/i\u003einvites readers to join a bear family's search for belonging in a world that views them with suspicion. This poignant story will spark lasting conversations about the impact of prejudice, the struggles of refugees, and the responsibility we have to our neighbors--especially the new ones. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Children's Book Council \u003c\/b\u003eTeacher FAVORITES List 3rd-5th Grade (2024) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeword Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eINDIES Book of the Year Award in Picture Books, Early Reader Finalist (2023) \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlbertine \u003c\/b\u003eThe Prix Albertine Jeunesse 3-5, 6-8 \u0026amp; 9-14 Years Old Shortlist (2024) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMississippi Children's Museum\u003c\/b\u003e Magnolia Book Awards Pre-K - 2nd Grade Nominee (2023) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alex Cousseau\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0802856098\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780802856098\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Eerdmans Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/24\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.60h x 8.80w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2023 pg. 79\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2023 pg. 49\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2023 pg. 71\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/15\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeword\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/27\/2023","brand":"Alex Cousseau","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44120168366335,"sku":"9780802856098","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_99c94519-0fb7-4971-a1cc-2ad242f5cbd7.jpg?v=1687412907","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-brothers-zzli-alex-cousseau-9780802856098","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}