{"product_id":"9780593111048","title":"My Two Border Towns","description":"\u003cb\u003eA picture book debut by an award-winning author about a boy's life on the U.S.-Mexico border, visiting his favorite places on The Other Side with his father, spending time with family and friends, and sharing in the responsibility of community care.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEarly one Saturday morning, a boy prepares for a trip to The Other Side\/El Otro Lado. It's close--just down the street from his school--and it's a twin of where he lives. To get there, his father drives their truck along the Rio Grande and over a bridge, where they're greeted by a giant statue of an eagle. Their outings always include a meal at their favorite restaurant, a visit with Tío Mateo at his jewelry store, a cold treat from the paletero, and a pharmacy pickup. On their final and most important stop, they check in with friends seeking asylum and drop off much-needed supplies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy Two Border Towns \u003c\/i\u003eby David Bowles, with stunning watercolor illustrations by Erika Meza, is the loving story of a father and son's weekend ritual, a demonstration of community care, and a tribute to the fluidity, complexity, and vibrancy of life on the U.S.-Mexico border. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvailable in English and Spanish.","brand":"David Bowles","offers":[{"title":"Hardback Picture book","offer_id":45893173543124,"sku":"9780593111048","price":24.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/penguinshop.ca\/products\/9780593111048","provider":"Penguin Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}