{"product_id":"2026770000953-secondhand-louie","title":"Louie","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdition: 1st ed.,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA tender and quietly powerful picture book, Louie chronicles the story of a shy, withdrawn young boy who rarely speaks — until a puppet show captures his heart and draws him out of his shell in the most unexpected way. Ezra Jack Keats illustrates Louie's emotional world with warmth and sensitivity, using his signature collage-style artwork to convey feelings that words alone cannot express. When Louie becomes enchanted by a puppet named Gussie, the story unfolds into a gentle meditation on loneliness, connection, and the transformative power of imagination. Written with Keats's characteristic compassion for children on the margins, the narrative reminds readers of all ages that even the quietest voices deserve to be heard and that small acts of kindness can open up an entire world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48820224917723,"sku":"2026770000953-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/44e6f299-8989-4ac3-956d-5aab43f7682d.png?v=1780054568","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026770000953-secondhand-louie","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}