{"product_id":"once-there-was-hardcover-1","title":"Once There Was: A Picture Book - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCorinne Demas\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGemma Capdevila\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCorinne Demas's \u003ci\u003eOnce There Was\u003c\/i\u003e is a simple, modern fable about dreaming of being something else, transformations, and the interconnectedness of all things, featuring whimsical full-color illustrations by Gemma Capdevila.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this magical, modern fairy tale, a girl dreams she is a princess. A princess dreams she is a horse. A horse dreams she is a tree, a tree a mountain, a mountain a moon, a moon a sea, a sea a girl. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This contemplative story plays on timely themes of aspiration and self-reflection but leaves room for interpretation, giving the book the potential to become a timeless classic.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCorinne Demas\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of collections of short stories, novels, a memoir, poetry, plays, and numerous books for children, including \u003ci\u003eThe Perfect Tree\u003c\/i\u003e, published by Cameron Kids. She lives with her family in western Massachusetts. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGemma Capdevila\u003c\/b\u003e is a fine artist and illustrator. Her magical work is inspired by the natural world, the ocean, and the forest. She lives in Barcelona.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.47 x 10.24 x 8.11 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 02, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42170777370759,"sku":"9781951836658","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/f8e7937b197af391aa23336e5c26eefd.webp?v=1733350572","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/once-there-was-hardcover-1","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}