{"product_id":"sophie-shares-the-stars-heather-smith-hardcover","title":"Sophie Shares the Stars -- Heather Smith, Hardcover","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSophie and her adoptive father, whom she calls \"My Michael,\" are family.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMichael is a good singer, not a great cook (though Sophie likes the \"burned-y bits\") and he takes care of Sophie when she's sick by giving her crackers and ginger ale. Sophie might have put blue paint in the blender and left the lid off, and drawn pictures on their apartment door...but Michael says she's his universe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Michael gets sick, square crackers and ginger ale don't help. Sophie gives Michael the Big Dipper for his wall, and that makes him smile. Even though Michael doesn't look sick, Sophie knows the truth. And just like he's there for her, she'll be there for him no matter what.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePraise for Heather Smith: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e★ \"A beautifully rendered tale of loss, love, grief, and gentle healing.\"--\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e, starred review for \u003cem\u003eThe Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota's Garden\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e★ \"A moving tale...offers comfort and peace to those left behind.\"--\u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e, starred review for \u003cem\u003eThe Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota's Garden\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e★ \"An affecting, well-rendered resource for talking about catastrophes and grief both personal and communal.\"--\u003cem\u003ePublisher Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e, starred review for \u003cem\u003eThe Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota's Garden\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e★ \"Smith spins a quietly moving narrative...The graceful way in which this book handles a sensitive and serious subject makes it a first purchase for most picture book collections.\"--\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e, starred review for \u003cem\u003eThe Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota's Garden\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e★\"Compassionately explores how grief affects children and adults alike and how to forgive the perfectly imperfect people who love us.\"--\u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e, starred review for\u003cem\u003e The Boy, the Cloud and the Very Tall Tale\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heather Smith\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orca Book Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/16\/2025\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 9781459840157\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47022761476250,"sku":"9781459840157","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/3015\/4138\/files\/9781459840157_b1b544e8-e9cf-4f21-b183-3ae4ee042ac5.jpg?v=1774765976","url":"https:\/\/unclejonsbookfactory.com\/products\/sophie-shares-the-stars-heather-smith-hardcover","provider":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}