{"product_id":"the-brothers-zzli","title":"The Brothers Zzli","description":"A moving allegory of immigration and hospitality.\n\nOne 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\nWelcome’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.\n\nWith charming, delightful illustrations reminiscent of vintage children’s classics, The Brothers Zzli invites 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.\n\nThe Children’s Book Council Teacher FAVORITES List 3rd-5th Grade (2024)\n\nForeword Reviews INDIES Book of the Year Award in Picture Books, Early Reader Finalist (2023)\nAlbertine The Prix Albertine Jeunesse 6-8 Years Old (2024)\nMississippi Children's Museum Magnolia Book Awards Pre-K - 2nd Grade Nominee (2023)\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0802856098\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0802856098.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Cousseau, Alex|Boutin, Anne-Lise|Lal, Vineet\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41447171588154,"sku":"DBV.0802856098.G","price":13.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0802856098-0.jpg?v=1780726206","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/the-brothers-zzli","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}