{"product_id":"the-ghost-of-the-blanes-museum-hardcover","title":"The Ghost of the Blanes Museum - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLau Moraiti\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLau Moraiti\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA hauntingly heartwarming tale of friendship, healing, and the music that connects us all.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Ghost of Blanes Museum\u003c\/i\u003e, young readers are invited into a beautifully told story where the past and present intertwine through the quiet corridors of an old mansion-turned-museum. Clara, a gentle ghost who once called the Blanes Museum her home, longs for companionship in her lonely afterlife. Her only solace is music, playing melodies that echo through the halls when she thinks no one is listening. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut someone is listening. Rodriguez, the museum's night guard, is also grieving a great loss. When he hears Clara's music, a mysterious connection forms between them--one built on shared sorrow, quiet understanding, and a love for the arts. As their friendship deepens, both discover the healing power of kindness, creativity, and feeling truly seen. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlending the supernatural with deep emotional resonance\u003c\/b\u003e, this picture book is more than just a ghost story--it's a tender narrative about moving through grief, making unexpected friendships, and finding light in surprising places. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Emotionally rich storyline\u003c\/b\u003e that explores themes of loneliness, grief, connection, and the transformative power of friendship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Atmospheric illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e capture the beauty of the museum setting, the warmth of intergenerational friendship, and the gentle presence of Clara the ghost.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Cultural enrichment\u003c\/b\u003e through Spanish vocabulary, subtly integrated into the story and visuals to promote bilingual engagement and context learning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- A rare portrayal of aging, enduring love, and curiosity\u003c\/b\u003e, told through the character of Rodriguez and his memories of his wife, Quica.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Ideal for classroom discussion or bedtime reading\u003c\/b\u003e--invites conversations about empathy, aging, and emotional intelligence. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for readers ages 6-8, \u003ci\u003eThe Ghost of Blanes Museum\u003c\/i\u003e is a unique and memorable picture book that will stay with children and adults alike long after the final page.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLau Moraiti is a children's book author-illustrator from Uruguay. Story themes she loves to explore: growing up, finding your path, and learning to accept change. Her aim is to make readers feel \"cozy and at home\" through fun, engaging, and adorable worlds and characters. Her favorite mediums are watercolors and colored pencils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 10.1 x 10.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 28, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47460367270066,"sku":"9781223188119","price":19.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/d4kalnZuzT9781223188119.webp?v=1782959076","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/the-ghost-of-the-blanes-museum-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}