{"product_id":"the-scallop-christmas-hardcover","title":"The Scallop Christmas - 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\u003eJane Freeburg\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAstrid Sheckels\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTimes were tough in the small New England fishing village where Marcie lived. No one had any money, and work was hard to find. So the villagers rejoiced one glorious fall when an unexpected bounty of scallops filled their little bay. For young Marcie, a week of harvesting scallops also brought an unexpected adventure and a lesson about love that she would never forget. \u003ci\u003eThe Scallop Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by rising star Astrid Sheckels, was the winner of the 2009 Maine Lupine Honor Award, given annually to a picture book of outstanding merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor Jane Freeberg lives on Georgetown Island in Midcoast Maine and has lived in the state for thirty years. \u003ci\u003eThe Scallop Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e is based on a true story told to her by her friend Marcia, who lived most of the story. She states, \"It rattled around in my brain for thirty-five years, and when it came to mind, I'd think, 'That's a great story. I ought to write it down. I'm so glad I did.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAstrid Sheckels was born and raised in the farming town of Hatfield, Massachusetts. She cannot remember a time when she wasn't listening to, telling, or illustrating stories. She grew up with her father's and grandfather''s stories, so it's not surprising that Astrid herself enjoys telling stories--though she prefers to tell hers visually, using illustrations to give a story more depth and dimension. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAstrid began expressing herself artistically at age two when she decorated her family's new wall-to-wall carpeting with wax crayons. Home schooling and private art instruction laid the foundation for her artistic education, which was formalized at Greenfield Community College. Astrid is a member of The Western Massachusetts Illustrators Guild and The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Her first two picture books featured her illustrations: the award-winning \u003ci\u003eThe Scallop Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e (by Jane Freeberg, 2009) and the award-winning \u003ci\u003eThe Fish House Door\u003c\/i\u003e (by Robert Baldwin, 2010). For her third picture book, the award-winning \u003ci\u003eNic and Nellie, \u003c\/i\u003e she is both author and illustrator. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Astrid Sheckels was born and raised in the farming town of Hatfield, Massachusetts. She cannot remember a time when she wasn't listening to, telling, or illustrating stories. She grew up with her father's and grandfather''s stories, so it's not surprising that Astrid herself enjoys telling stories--though she prefers to tell hers visually, using illustrations to give a story more depth and dimension. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAstrid began expressing herself artistically at age two when she decorated her family's new wall-to-wall carpeting with wax crayons. Home schooling and private art instruction laid the foundation for her artistic education, which was formalized at Greenfield Community College. Astrid is a member of The Western Massachusetts Illustrators Guild and The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Her first two picture books featured her illustrations: the award-winning \u003ci\u003eThe Scallop Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e (by Jane Freeberg, 2009) and the award-winning\u003ci\u003e The Fish House Door\u003c\/i\u003e (by Robert Baldwin, 2010). For her third picture book, the award-winning \u003ci\u003eNic and Nellie\u003c\/i\u003e, she is both author and illustrator. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 11.1 x 9.1 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 January 09, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lupine Award (2009)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47525124473053,"sku":"9781934031254","price":21.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/GdXxLaj9uq9781934031254.webp?v=1772331673","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/the-scallop-christmas-hardcover","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}