{"product_id":"santiago-and-great-bear-a-friendship-written-in-the-stars","title":"Santiago and Great Bear: A Friendship Written in the Stars","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnder the shifting phases of the moon, Santiago and Great Bear become friends.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the city, Santiago was used to crowds of people and glowing lights. But when his family moves to the quiet countryside, with its vast, starry sky, he feels small and alone. Santiago makes a wish on the only constellation he knows. To his amazement, Great Bear falls from the sky to keep him company. But when the new moon arrives, Santiago must help his new friend return to the stars. Though saying goodbye is hard, Santiago discovers that every ending makes room for a new beginning--and maybe even a new friend close to home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlending lyrical storytelling with astronomy and themes of hope, friendship, and confidence \u003ci\u003eSantiago and Great Bear\u003c\/i\u003e sparks children's creativity and offers comfort and inspiration to children navigating big changes. With additional information on constellations and phases of the moon at the back, the book engages children's curiosity about the moon and stars and also fits well with STEM units focused on the night sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSantiago and Great Bear: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTells a sweet and inspiring story of a boy who befriends Ursa Major\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortrays accurate constellations and moon phases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers comfort and hope to children moving to new places\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplores themes of friendship, kindness, and responsibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePoetic, tender, and filled with wonder, \u003ci\u003eSantiago and Great Bear\u003c\/i\u003e invites children to look up at the night sky--and to being open to new opportunities in every change.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Spirit Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52179077923047,"sku":"9798885549813","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4075\/5096\/files\/imageloader_926b8708-2b61-4412-a20c-02bf0a4730d2.jpg?v=1780911360","url":"https:\/\/arvidabookco.com\/products\/santiago-and-great-bear-a-friendship-written-in-the-stars","provider":"Arvida Book Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}