{"product_id":"the-darkest-dark-by-chris-hadfield","title":"The Darkest Dark by Chris Hadfield","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEncouraging readers to dream the impossible,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Darkest Dark\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efollows a young boy intrigued by space, but afraid of the dark, inspired by the childhood of real-life astronaut Chris Hadfield and brought to life by Terry and Eric Fan's lush, evocative illustrations.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChris loves rockets and planets and pretending he's a brave astronaut, exploring the universe. Only one problem. At night, Chris doesn't feel so brave.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe's afraid of the dark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen he watches the groundbreaking moon landing on TV, Chris learns that space is the darkest dark there is, and through that lesson discovers that the dark isn't just scary, but beautiful and exciting--especially when you have big dreams to keep you company.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \"The Fan brothers ( \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Night Gardener\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) switch easily between fantasy elements and documentary images...The idea that a famous astronaut was once afraid of the dark may win some recalcitrant bed-goers' hearts, and readers with dreams of space travel will jump at this.\"-- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChris Hadfield\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis one of the most seasoned and accomplished astronauts in the world. In May 2013, Hadfield returned to Earth after serving as Commander of the International Space Station, where he and his crew lived for five months (his third mission). Chris frequently speaks to audiences throughout the US and Canada about space exploration and science education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTerry Fan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e received his formal art training at Ontario College of Art and Design in Toronto. His work is a blend of traditional and contemporary techniques, using ink or graphite mixed with digital. He spends his days (and nights) creating magical paintings, portraits, and prints. Together with his brother Eric, he wrote and illustrated the critically-acclaimed picture book, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Night Gardener.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEric Fan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an artist and writer who lives in Toronto, Canada. He attended the Ontario College of Art and Design where he studied illustration, sculpture, and film. He has a passion for vintage bikes, clockwork contraptions, and impossible dreams. His widely-praised debut picture book, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Night Gardener\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, was a collaboration with his brother Terry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTarget Age: 4-8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle, Brown Books for Young Readers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePub Date: \u003cspan\u003eSeptember 13, 2016\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.4\" H x 10.2\" L x 10.3\" W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e48 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehardcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hachette","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55959171825955,"sku":"qbk1793785211689","price":13.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/7323\/0115\/files\/the-darkest-dark-by-chris-hadfield_1.jpg?v=1793785218","url":"https:\/\/organiccottonwear.shop\/products\/the-darkest-dark-by-chris-hadfield","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}