{"product_id":"please-remove-your-shoes","title":"PRE-ORDER: Please Remove Your Shoes","description":"\u003cp\u003eAcclaimed author Richard Ho and artist Xuân Lan take readers on a tour of Asian homes around the world—just please remember to leave your shoes at the door! A rich exploration of cultures, families, and traditions for fans of A Big Mooncake for Little Star and Eyes that Kiss in the Corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWelcome. You are about to step into an Asian home. But before you do. . . please remove your shoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlippers are allowed. Socks and bare feet, too. You may have always taken off your shoes before stepping into a home, or it may be new to you. But have you ever stopped to wonder why it is a common practice to take off your shoes in Asian households?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichard Ho explains the custom, which spans across cultures and generations, in his thoughtful, richly layered text that is excellent for reading aloud. Xuân Lan's playful artwork showcases a variety of Asian cultures and introduces a young cat to lead readers on a journey through time and place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlong with the curious cat, readers will:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e * Visit an ancient Chinese village, an historic Korean classroom, a modern Japanese dining room, and many more places.\u003cbr\u003e * Honor the cultures and traditions of the Asian diaspora.\u003cbr\u003e * Celebrate our feet, which work so hard every day.\u003cbr\u003e * Learn more from the author's note and visual glossary providing further details about each culture's customs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":50817802076415,"sku":"9780062976833","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/3577\/0820\/files\/9780062976833.jpg?v=1793120111","url":"https:\/\/kindredstorieshtx.com\/products\/please-remove-your-shoes","provider":"Kindred Stories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}