{"product_id":"the-shape-of-love-carren-jao-9781643796925","title":"The Shape of Love","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this heartfelt ode to balikbayan boxes, a mom working in Los Angeles packs a large box full of special gifts and household items to send to her family living in the Philippines as a thoughtful act of connection between family.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn Celia's family, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003elove isn't shaped like a heart.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a balikbayan box--a cardboard treasure chest\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003efilled with dreams on the brink of coming true!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough distance keeps her family apart, Celia stays close to her loved ones by tenderly packing items to send to the Philippines. Each item is carefully chosen and placed in a balikbayan box. The perfect sneakers for her basketball-loving son, the latest book in her daughter's favorite fantasy series, delicious chocolates for her youngest child--treasures for each of them to cherish and enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinner of the Lee \u0026amp; Low Books New Voices Award, author Carren Jao celebrates a Filipino tradition that continues to this day. With captivating illustrations by Corinne Caro, \u003ci\u003eThe Shape of Love\u003c\/i\u003e reminds us that love is more than a feeling--it is a powerful promise that endures time and great distances to keep families connected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Carren Jao\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1643796925\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781643796925\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Lee \u0026amp; Low Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/22\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.25h x 11.00w x 0.50d","brand":"Carren Jao","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48447304696063,"sku":"9781643796925","price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6f6d1eec-4909-4335-ab46-86a715e25463.jpg?v=1777230220","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-shape-of-love-carren-jao-9781643796925","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}