{"product_id":"9781957810287","title":"The Soot","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eOyeku, Ayo\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIskanchi Press\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\/23\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen the sky turns black with soot, one curious child discovers how to heal our planet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn a modern city where mornings begin pink and bright, a young Black girl wakes to her favorite teddy bear and magical unicorn—symbols of joy and innocence. But when thick, dark soot suddenly rolls over the skyline, her world changes in an instant, turning cheerful streets into shadowy gray. With her loving mother by her side, she seeks answers and comfort, her story capturing the hearts of readers looking for books for black girls, black girl books, and African American books for kids.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Soot\u003c\/i\u003e uses bold colors, expressive faces, and powerful visual metaphors—like the soot monster and the crying Earth—to introduce air pollution and environmental awareness in a way that’s accessible for young children. This book is a must-have for parents and teachers seeking eco-friendly stories, tree planting books, and books about environmental issues for children.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIdeal for classroom read alouds, popup books for kids 3-5, and as a thoughtful gift for kids books ages 4-6, this story empowers children to build empathy, take action, and believe that small acts—like planting a tree—can make a big difference","brand":"Iskanchi Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48797905813759,"sku":"9781957810287","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/9781957810287-us-300.jpg?v=1783363293","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/products\/9781957810287","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}