{"product_id":"magic-in-the-sugar-mill","title":"Magic in the Sugar Mill","description":"\u003cp class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eIn a long–abandoned sugar mill, leftover sweetness hides a magical surprise. When starlight sparks life into playful sugar creatures, they secretly build a tiny village. As the old caretaker discovers them, a heartwarming friendship begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eMagic in the Sugar Mill is a gentle tale of wonder, imagination, and the magic that grows when kindness lights the way– even in the most forgotten places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremier Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32 Pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9.5\" x 10.25\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatalie Embree\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ewas born on Oʻahu and now lives in Kihei, Maui with her husband and two crazy dogs. Her children’s stories are inspired by island life, blending imagination, humor, and the warmth of aloha. She writes to capture the wonder of nature, the joy of discovery, and the spirit of friendship. Her work as an art instructor with special needs adults ignited her passion for art and creativity. Natalie also enjoys playing tennis, exploring Maui’s beaches, illustrating, sewing and working in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYuko Green\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas been creating artwork for Island Heritage since 1993. She has designed and illustrated many children’s books, activity books, as well as a variety of gift and stationery products. Yuko’s children books frequent Hawai`i Best Seller Lists, and have won national children’s book awards. A native of Japan, Yuko has moved to Hawai`i in 1987, and has resided on the Big Island ever since. \u0026amp;nbsp;Hawai`i’s rich culture and nature have become her primary subjects and inspiration for her children’s book illustrations, which are created with her signature “happy” colors, patterns and textures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Island Heritage","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":53085414949227,"sku":"25353000","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/6984\/5804\/files\/25353000.webp?v=1776017613","url":"https:\/\/themakeke.com\/products\/magic-in-the-sugar-mill","provider":"The Mākeke","version":"1.0","type":"link"}