{"product_id":"the-visit-hardcover","title":"The Visit - 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\u003eNúria Figueras\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAnna Font\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eLawrence Schimel\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNúria Figueras \u003c\/b\u003ehas a graduate degree in journalism and is currently the editor of the Spanish children's magazine \u003ci\u003eEl Tatano\u003c\/i\u003e. Her writing has been recognized with the Mercè Llimona and Comte Kurt prizes. \u003ci\u003eThe Visit\u003c\/i\u003e is Núria's English-language debut and has been translated into over ten other languages, including Japanese, Chinese, Turkish, Slovenian, Portuguese, and Dutch. Núria lives in Barcelona, Spain. Visit her website at nuriafigueras.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnna Font\u003c\/b\u003e is a Spanish illustrator who has thrice been shortlisted as a finalist at the Bologna Children's Book Fair. She previously worked with Núria on the magazine \u003ci\u003eEl Tatano\u003c\/i\u003e, and she was delighted when Núria reached out to collaborate on a new project for the Compostela International competition--the original version of \u003ci\u003eThe Visit\u003c\/i\u003e. Anna lives in Barcelona, Spain. \u003ci\u003eThe Visit \u003c\/i\u003eis her English-language debut. Visit her website at annafont.net and follow her on Instagram @annafontgarcia. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLawrence Schimel\u003c\/b\u003e has written or translated over 300 books, including \u003ci\u003eNiños\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e9 Kilometers\u003c\/i\u003e, and the Batchelder Honor Book \u003ci\u003eDifferent \u003c\/i\u003e(all Eerdmans). His works have received many awards, including three PEN Translates Awards, two SCBWI Crystal Kite Awards, and two Américas Award Honors. Lawrence lives in Madrid, Spain. Follow him on Bluesky @lawrenceschimel.bksy.social.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.35 x 11.11 x 8.76 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 14, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48383459393785,"sku":"9780802856555","price":20.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/e5Cr5pkgwk9780802856555.webp?v=1778443660","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/the-visit-hardcover","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}