{"product_id":"the-curiosities-9781778400087","title":"The Curiosities","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Winning and wondrous, this picture book is a compelling appreciation of neurodiversity.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e (Starred Review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA lyrical and moving celebration of neurodiversity and self-discovery, from the award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eThe Bone Sparrow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the Curiosities, a whole world of wonder awaits…\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne morning, at dawn, the Curiosities choose Miro to nest on. At first, he doesn’t notice. They blend in, perching on his shoulder and nuzzling into his hair. Over time, Miro discovers that he sees and feels things differently than everyone else around him.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Curiosities show Miro an extraordinary world. He weaves clouds to make stories for the wind, and marvels at the wonders waiting in the shadows where no one else looks. Sometimes, though, the Curiosities make Miro feel lost and alone: they shriek and roar, and are so bright and overwhelming that he feels invisible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut perhaps Miro isn’t as alone as he thinks... and maybe the Curiosities have chosen other people as well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis gentle, heart-touching story from award-winning children’s book author Zana Fraillon is a nuanced portrait of emotions, self-expression, and empathy. Complete with Phil Lesnie’s gorgeous art that draws on legends from his Filipino heritage, \u003ci\u003eThe Curiosities \u003c\/i\u003ecelebrates the varied perspectives that come with being neurodivergent and contains the triumphant reminder that those who see and experience the world differently have always been here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Zana Fraillon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42959839953014,"sku":"9781778400087","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/1374\/6550\/files\/CoreSourceHub_4b8cc2ff-0f48-429f-8b09-591e88e3b6d4.jpg?v=1767778392","url":"https:\/\/ingramacademic.com\/products\/the-curiosities-9781778400087","provider":"Ingram Academic \u0026 Professional","version":"1.0","type":"link"}