{"product_id":"my-language-is-a-garden-e-g-alaraj-hardcover","title":"My Language Is a Garden -- E. G. Alaraj, Hardcover","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e★ \"Captures a language's ability to connect one to places, ancestry, and cultural heritage through the sharing of stories, family recipes, and so much more. An inspiring addition to any collection.\" \u003cem\u003e-- Booklist, starred review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e★ \"This celebration of language successfully imparts the sense of it as a living, breathing expression of love and belonging.\" \u003cem\u003e-- Shelf Awareness, starred review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDo you know my language? Have you heard the sounds it makes? Has it rocked you in its rhythms? Have you seen the roads it takes?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA parent invites a child to get to know their language. In a driving rhythm, they speak about the language blossoming in deserts and plains, building castles and forts and motoring over roadways. Not hemmed in by borders, this language holds ancient knowledge, medicines and nourishment within it, and has explored the farthest reaches of the universe. The parent realizes that teaching their heritage language to their child will connect them always and allow them to grow a garden of language together.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the parents and caregivers who want to share their heritage language with the children in their lives, E.G. Alaraj has crafted this celebratory and inspiring poem in hopes it will get more conversations started and encourage kids to see the joy in discovering their roots. Exploring the links between language, culture and the natural world, this book is a heartfelt celebration of the vitality and importance of our languages and how they bind us together. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePraise for E.G. Alaraj: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e★\"A stunning marriage of text and art that will linger with listeners as they slip into sleep...This melodic lullaby is warm and tender perfection.\"--\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e, starred review for \u003cem\u003eWhen Stars Arise\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e E. G. Alaraj\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orca Book Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\/17\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.95 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.9\" H x 9\" L x 0.4\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781459840652\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47452533457050,"sku":"9781459840652","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/3015\/4138\/files\/9781459840652_a0a35a89-abd9-4782-a494-e4edac81246a.jpg?v=1778512967","url":"https:\/\/unclejonsbookfactory.com\/products\/my-language-is-a-garden-e-g-alaraj-hardcover","provider":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}