A.J. & The Menagerie - WE ARE NOT ALONE is coming to PBS as an animated series - When we focus on love, anything is possible (Junichiro Kuniyoshi, Author) "A.J. & The Menagerie" carries the universal message of family heritage and unconditional love. Everyone should keep a copy nearby. Perfect read for kids 7+, and good bedtime story for everyone else ** Find it also at your local bookstore or library. Ask ISBN: 9781499160208 REVIEWS: ***** 5.0 out of 5 stars "Extremely endearing and thoughtful, this book will steal your heart. It will stay with your kids and give them much to grow with and think about for years to come. Simply put: One day, without a doubt, your children will share "A.J. & The Menagerie" with their own kids. A must have for every family and every elementary school teacher or library " Jean Mercier, Film Producer ***** 5.0 out of 5 stars Heartfelt and lovely. I cherished every bit of it. I am grateful to have discovered this true find... Definitely a book that will be treasured by me and my kids as it is relevant at any age. A MUST read Kiki Razanadrako A.J. & The Menagerie's book is presently also developed as a major animated series for younger kids in association with youth networks GULLI, CANAL J and TiJi (Lagardere Active) in France + Mountain Lake PBS in the US, and produced by Mercier Films in Canada that will be distributed internationally. As of August 2015, the TV series has been already pre-sold to more than 25 countries and counting. Get the book now for a kid you love "I am going to sit up straight. Grandpa would want that." Soon to be a second grader, A.J. Matsubara inherits an old suitcase from his beloved Grandfather and discovers a whole new world full of possibilities in the celebration of everyone's roots and a series of exciting new adventures. A children's novel to grow up with Themes tackled in this book: happiness, differences, self-discovery, self-esteem, losing of a loved one, grief, resilience, changes, dreams, nightmares, imagination, community living, friendship, family heritage, living with elders, family chores, kindness, responsibilities, summer activities, siblings, growing up, unconditional love, reading. ------- * Resellers, for bulk orders, please contact us at: apoemaday@me.com Volume 1: We Are Not Alone ISBN 978-1499160208 (See the TV commercial on YouTube: http: //youtu.be/v5-EPY33WRM) Volume 2: Miaouness Doesn't Happen In A Day (April 2016) ISBN 978-1500255558 Volume 3: (August 2016) ISBN 978-1500255589"