{"product_id":"the-brothers-zzli-9780802856098","title":"The Brothers Zzli","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Alex Cousseau\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Social Themes - Emigration, Immigration \u0026amp; Refugees\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA moving allegory of immigration and hospitality. \u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e One 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 \u003cbr\u003e Welcome'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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With charming, delightful illustrations reminiscent of vintage children's classics, \u003ci\u003eThe Brothers Zzli \u003c\/i\u003einvites 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Children's Book Council \u003c\/b\u003eTeacher FAVORITES List 3rd-5th Grade (2024) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeword Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eINDIES Book of the Year Award in Picture Books, Early Reader Finalist (2023) \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlbertine \u003c\/b\u003eThe Prix Albertine Jeunesse 6-8 Years Old (2024) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMississippi Children's Museum\u003c\/b\u003e Magnolia Book Awards Pre-K - 2nd Grade Nominee (2023) \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eerdmans Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45163397087383,"sku":"9780802856098","price":1150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780802856098.webp?v=1767666831","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-brothers-zzli-9780802856098","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}