{"product_id":"zak-the-yak-with-books-on-his-back","title":"Zak the Yak with Books on His Back","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn fun and rhythmic prose  John Wood tells the story of sturdy  lovable Zak  a yak whose determination and strength help to bring thousands of books to a rural village in Nepal. With his two young Nepali sidekicks  Arul and Manju  Zak sets out on a quest to rally the support and generosity of others to help provide much-needed resources to a school high in the Himalayan Mountains. Illustrated in vivid colors by award-winning Nepali artist Abin Shrestha  the book highlights the challenges faced by students in resource-depvied countries like Nepal. The trios trek through Nepal introduces the reader to the breathtaking landscapes of Nepal  from the isolated  steep mountains to the capital city  Kathmandu. Through Zaks marvelous journey  readers will learn not only to value their own education  but also the importance of taking action and becoming agents of change in their own lives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44968028536885,"sku":"ByrdShop_0983041709","price":88.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780983041702.jpg?v=1770644489","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/zak-the-yak-with-books-on-his-back","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}