{"product_id":"barrels-of-love","title":"Barrels of Love \/\/ (Pre-order, March 2 2027)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBarrels sent to the Caribbean island of Grenada aren’t just full of presents. Families share love, hope, and say “I miss you” through this special tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis colorful picture book explores Grenada’s barrel tradition, introducing young readers to Caribbean culture, emigration, and how families stay connected across oceans.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the culture of the Caribbean island of Grenada, a wonderful tradition exists among those who have emigrated overseas: packing barrels to send back home to their relatives in Grenada. Barrels are a celebration and a gift. They’re for rolling down hills and growing gardens. For remembering one’s history and identity—and never losing touch with family members who have moved far away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis spirited picture book follows the magical cycle of this cultural object, which celebrates community values and sustainability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaribbean author-illustrator Stacey Byer shares this precious Grenadian tradition of barrel gifting through vibrant flowing illustrations, perfect for young readers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStacey Byer\u003c\/b\u003e is a Caribbean author-illustrator who grew up on a volcanic island filled with folktales and adventure. She is the author-illustrator of \u003ci\u003eWill and Krill. \u003c\/i\u003eStacey graduated from Ringling College of Art and Design with a degree in illustration and uses her skills to promote children's literacy and a culture of reading. Stacey lives in Grenada.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Charlesbridge\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublish Date: March 02, 2027\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages: 32\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: English\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEAN\/UPC: 9781623546977\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 8.0 X 10.0 X 0.0 inches | 1.3 pounds\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBISAC Categories: Kids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Stacey Byer","offers":[{"title":"(Pre-order, March 2 2027) Hardcover","offer_id":49164169314539,"sku":"9781623546977","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/4014\/9820\/files\/9781623546977.jpg?v=1786112002","url":"https:\/\/rep.club\/products\/barrels-of-love","provider":"Reparations Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}