{"product_id":"9781771649261","title":"Brown Girl in the Snow","description":"Author: Yolanda T. Marshall\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781771649261\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Greystone Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 02 Jan 2026\u003cbr\u003ePages: 40\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eGlobe \u0026amp; Mail\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the Year 2025\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA CBC Best Book of the Year 2025\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 2026 Pedro and Daniel Intersectionality Book Awards Commended Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 2026 Notable Social Studies Trade Books Award Winner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for kids aged 4-8 comes a stunning picture book about persistence, being creative in the garden, and adapting to a new place.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Amina moves from the Caribbean to a new snowy home, she misses growing her favorite foods. There are no coconut trees to climb, no gardens full of sweet potatoes and callaloo-only ice and snow. As Amina looks out her frosted window, she sings a traditional children's song from back home, adding her own twist: \u003ci\u003e\"There's a brown girl in the snow, tra la la la la, where none of her plants will grow.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetermined to find a way to make her favorite plants grow in a new climate, she comes across a possible solution after discovering a library book about gardening and greenhouses. Perhaps there is a way to grow sweet potatoes, after all!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis stunning picture book written by a Guyanese-born author features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn introduction to gardening and greenhouses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA note from the author about the inspiration behind the story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith gorgeous images by Marianne Ferrer, and moving text by Yolanda T. Marshall, \u003ci\u003eBrown Girl in the Snow\u003c\/i\u003e is inspired by a traditional Caribbean children's song and captures a child's unwavering persistence and passion, as she grows into her new home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46687914295454,"sku":"ADS-9781771649261","price":34.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781771649261.jpg?v=1775630869","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781771649261","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}