{"product_id":"the-visit","title":"The Visit","description":"\u003cp\u003e⭐ \u003cb\u003e\"Little Fox's new friendship may inspire young listeners and adult readers alike to listen to their thoughts and remember the value and joy that can be found in the quiet.\" \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e (STARRED REVIEW)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSolitude, quiet, and independence are celebrated in this tender picture book about making friends with silence, perfect for SEL conversations about mindfulness, self-regulation, or alone time. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen her mother leaves the den, Little Fox expects to spend the next few hours by herself. But then she hears a knock at the door--she has a visitor. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt first, Little Fox is scared: Silence is so big and strange. Then they share a snack, and Silence helps her hear her heartbeat, even her own thoughts. Maybe time spent with Silence isn't so bad after all. Maybe Silence can be her friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis allegorical story from Spanish author Núria Figueras was inspired by the first time she stayed home alone as a child--and by her experiences working at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Young readers will welcome the book as a gentle exploration of solitude and independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllustrated by Spanish artist Anna Font, the original edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Visit \u003c\/i\u003ewas selected for the White Ravens list and received the Fundacion Cuatrogatos Award and Compostela International Award. Translated from Catalan by Lawrence Schimel. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 0802856551\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9780802856555\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Figueras, Núria, Font, Anna, Schimel, Lawrence\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Eerdmans Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover (Apr 2026)","offer_id":46100066107589,"sku":"9780802856555","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9780802856555.jpg?v=1776647394","url":"https:\/\/www.inveni.store\/products\/the-visit","provider":"Inveni","version":"1.0","type":"link"}