{"title":"Books by Pam Fong","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9780063136540","title":"When the Fog Rolls In","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen a thick fog rolls in, an irresistible little puffin is lost in unfamiliar territory. \u003cem\u003eWhen the Fog Rolls In\u003c\/em\u003e is an exceptional picture book about navigating uncertainty, opening your mind, and finding your way back to your flock.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn a clear day, it’s easy to see your way. But when the fog rolls in, it’s hard to know which way to go. Sometimes the only way to escape the fog is to go through it, knowing that the big, bright world is waiting for you on the other side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a sensitive, layered text and atmospheric, lush illustrations, author-artist Pam Fong has crafted a tenderhearted story about a lost puffin finding its way through foggy circumstances. This expressive picture book will help readers—and their parents—talk about feeling lost, making decisions, and broadening their perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs in the acclaimed \u003cem\u003eA Spark in the Dark\u003c\/em\u003e, Pam Fong’s \u003cem\u003eWhen the Fog Rolls In\u003c\/em\u003e masterfully tackles nuanced emotions in a way that’s accessible for young children. \u003cem\u003eWhen the Fog Rolls In\u003c\/em\u003e is an excellent choice for social and emotional learning for readers of Cori Doerrfeld’s \u003cem\u003eThe Rabbit Listened\u003c\/em\u003e and Dan Santat’s \u003cem\u003eAfter the Fall\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56222442815861,"sku":"9780063136540","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780063136540_65e66c5d-3044-4b4e-9555-8d9f555bfe20.jpg?v=1786010974"},{"product_id":"9780063359994","title":"The Little Cloud","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA beautiful day is dawning—but everyone except Little Cloud is too busy to notice. A lush and emotional picture book about curiosity, exploration, and being present, from the creator of \u003cem\u003eA Spark in the Dark \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eWhen the Fog Rolls In\u003c\/em\u003e. For fans of Beth Ferry and Tom Lichtenfeld.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cloud’s job is to make storms. And that is what they love to do. All except one, that is. Little Cloud would much rather take a moment to enjoy the view of the world below. The farmer is whistling, the piglets are having a snack, the bees are buzzing, ducks waddling, and stream babbling. But NONSENSE, thunders Big Gray Cloud. There’s no time for that. Big Gray Cloud and the others are so busy getting ready to storm that they never notice the sun coming out until it scatters them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith expressive characters and lush scenery, Pam Fong delivers a beautiful picture book with compelling social and emotional hooks. \u003cem\u003eThe Little Cloud \u003c\/em\u003eencourages us to stay curious and be present, find delight in what others may overlook, and make the most out of each day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56222655119733,"sku":"9780063359994","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780063359994_5ee566ad-7b4d-44c9-8002-911b65baa689.jpg?v=1786011505"},{"product_id":"9781454948537","title":"Hedgehog and the Log","description":"Hedgehog loves his new home. But even before he can set foot inside, his house is destroyed. No matter how much he cries, yells, complains, worries, or even feels sorry for himself, Hedgehog is powerless to change the situation. It isn’t until he learns to see things differently that Hedgehog turns his obstacle into an opportunity.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e With its tender, openhearted text and beautifully rendered illustrations, \u003ci\u003eHedgehog and the Log \u003c\/i\u003eis about acceptance, perseverance, and, most of all, hope.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56300166644085,"sku":"9781454948537","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781454948537_9a45a9d3-daac-44a9-8cd4-243c4004d688.jpg?v=1786020654"},{"product_id":"9780063360006","title":"Claire and the Cathedral","description":"“A wordless, intricately illustrated grayscale picture book about a child who finds profound joy in art through the glow of light and drift of music.” –Shelf Awareness (starred review)In this showstopping masterpiece from author-artist Pam Fong, a young girl finds unexpected beauty in a rainy day, demonstrating the power of giving thanks and giving back. Wordless and illustrated in striking black-and-white artwork with pops of rainbow color, this is for fans of Wolf in the Snow, Journey, and Home in a Lunchbox.   When Claire’s mother takes her to the cathedral to pass the time on a rainy day, poor Claire could not be more bored. Soaring architecture, beautiful sculptures, historical significance—blah! Then a momentary ray of light shines through the famed Rose Window and brings color back into Claire’s world. Soon she realizes there are rainbows all around her, if she looks closely.   The benefits of wordless picture books include:Accessible to children of all ages and all literacy levels.   Increase children’s visual literacy.   Accessible to readers who speak all languages.   Reward and celebrate the power of observation, curiosity, and the arts.   Perfect for those who love books by David Wiesner, Barbara Lehman, Aaron Becker, and David Macauley.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56367756116341,"sku":"9780063360006","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780063360006.jpg?v=1786011506"},{"product_id":"9781454955009","title":"The Clock","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn artful \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003enonfiction \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eode to the beauty and magic of second chances.  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In early twentieth-century Paris, a new train station—the Gare d’Orsay—was a marvel to everyone who saw it. With stunning architecture and the first trains to be powered by electricity, the station welcomed the world. At the heart of the station was a brilliant clock that hung high above the crowds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The clock was essential in keeping the station humming. 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