{"id":15407829254381,"title":"Barrels of Love","handle":"barrels-of-love","description":"\u003ch6\u003eComing March 2, 2027. Pre-order today!\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR\/ILLUSTRATOR INFO BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/stacey-byer\"\u003eStacey Byer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER HEADING BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eBy land and sea, barrels travel, spreading joy and love.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER DESCRIPTION BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarrels sent to the Caribbean island of Grenada aren’t just full of presents. Families share love, hope, and say “I miss you” through this special tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful tradition exists among Grenadans who have emigrated overseas: packing barrels to send back home to their relatives. Barrels are a celebration and a gift. They’re for rolling down hills and growing gardens. For remembering one’s history and identity—and never losing touch with family members who have moved far away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaribbean author-illustrator Stacey Byer shares this precious Grenadian tradition of barrel gifting through vibrant flowing illustrations, perfect for young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER RECOMMENDATIONS BELOW - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recommended-books\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like this book, you’ll enjoy these: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/forever-cousins\"\u003eForever Cousins\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-longest-strongest-thread\"\u003eThe Longest, Strongest Thread\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.charlesbridge.com\/collections\/all-childrens-books\/products\/rostams-picture-day-pusteen\"\u003eRostam's Picture-Day Pusteen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - START OF TABS - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e [TABS]\n\u003ch5\u003eLook Inside\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/barrels-of-love-spread.jpg?v=1790947923\" alt=\"a spread from 'Barrels of Love' showing a cargo ship crossing the ocean on one page and the ship unloading barrels full of presents on the dock at Grenada on the other page\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" class=\"cvr-border-gray\"\u003e\u003c!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --\u003e \u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\" async=\"\" defer data-pin-shape=\"round\" data-pin-height=\"32\" data-pin-hover=\"true\" src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DOWNLOADABLES BELOW - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDownloadables\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"medium-cover\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/barrels-of-love-cover.jpg?v=1787767853\" alt=\"Cover of 'Barrels of Love' showing a Grenadan family gathered around a barrel full of presents with a snowy city background on one side and a sunny island background on the other side\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btn-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"product-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/barrels-of-love-cover-hires.jpg.zip?v=1787767858\"\u003eDownload the Cover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStacey Byer, author-illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStacey Byer is a Caribbean author-illustrator who grew up on a volcanic island filled with folktales and adventure. She is the author-illustrator of \u003ci\u003eWill and Krill\u003c\/i\u003e. Stacey graduated from Ringling College of Art and Design with a degree in illustration and uses her skills to promote children's literacy and a culture of reading. Stacey lives in Grenada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/stacey-byer\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Stacey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing soon!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eA container shipped, a connection maintained, and a culture celebrated.\u003cbr\u003e\nIn her author’s note, Byer describes the excitement of receiving barrels filled with supplies as a child in Grenada, sent from relatives who had emigrated to the United States or Britain. Her narrative tracks the journey that these barrels make, starting out in a snow-filled city. There’s so much to squeeze into these small spaces: letters, presents, food. The barrels are loaded onto ships that “travel across icy seas to warm, sandy shores.” The book’s young narrator, one of the recipients of these barrels, is delighted to see what’s inside: “New school shoes, books, and big bags of crunchy peanuts.” And, just as importantly, messages of love, hope, and support—and reminders that “being apart doesn’t mean you stop being family.” Each barrel is a beacon of celebration in good times—and an indispensable resource “during scary times, \/\/ when the howling winds steal our electricity \/ and shake our fruit trees, \/ and the angry waters flood our gardens.” Rebuilding in the wake of a storm isn’t easy, but the barrels again serve a vital role: Community members saw them in half as they plant anew (the backmatter offers further info on how the barrels can be repurposed). Byers’ soft, vibrant illustrations, rendered in gouache and digital inks, and bouncy text are filled with warmth, demonstrating how families bridge across distance and time. Characters present Black.\u003cbr\u003e\nLike the titular barrel, thoughtfully packed and brimming with love.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DETAILS BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781623546977\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges: 3–7\u003cbr\u003ePage count: 32\u003cbr\u003e10 x 8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublication date: March 2, 2027\u003c\/p\u003e\n[\/TABS]","published_at":"2026-11-02T15:32:46-05:00","created_at":"2026-10-02T09:19:19-04:00","vendor":"Charlesbridge","type":"Children's Book","tags":["Browse by Age_Ages 3-6","Browse by Fiction\/Nonfiction_Fiction","Browse by Format_Picture Book","Browse by Language_English","Browse by Subject_Diversity","Browse by Subject_Geography","Browse by Subject_Travel \u0026 Transportation"],"price":1799,"price_min":1799,"price_max":1799,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":67623563264237,"title":"Hardcover","option1":"Hardcover","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"46977","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":{"id":50378277126381,"product_id":15407829254381,"position":1,"created_at":"2026-08-26T14:10:51-04:00","updated_at":"2026-08-26T14:10:53-04:00","alt":"Book cover of 'Barrels of Love' with a family around a barrel in a colorful neighborhood.","width":600,"height":480,"src":"\/\/www.charlesbridgemoves.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/barrels-of-love-cover.jpg?v=1787767853","variant_ids":[67623563264237]},"available":false,"name":"Barrels of Love - Hardcover","public_title":"Hardcover","options":["Hardcover"],"price":1799,"weight":567,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"9781623546977","featured_media":{"alt":"Book cover of 'Barrels of Love' with a family around a barrel in a colorful neighborhood.","id":41755382808813,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.25,"height":480,"width":600,"src":"\/\/www.charlesbridgemoves.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/barrels-of-love-cover.jpg?v=1787767853"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/www.charlesbridgemoves.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/barrels-of-love-cover.jpg?v=1787767853"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.charlesbridgemoves.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/barrels-of-love-cover.jpg?v=1787767853","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"Book cover of 'Barrels of Love' with a family around a barrel in a colorful neighborhood.","id":41755382808813,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.25,"height":480,"width":600,"src":"\/\/www.charlesbridgemoves.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/barrels-of-love-cover.jpg?v=1787767853"},"aspect_ratio":1.25,"height":480,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.charlesbridgemoves.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/barrels-of-love-cover.jpg?v=1787767853","width":600}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003ch6\u003eComing March 2, 2027. Pre-order today!\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR\/ILLUSTRATOR INFO BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/stacey-byer\"\u003eStacey Byer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER HEADING BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eBy land and sea, barrels travel, spreading joy and love.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER DESCRIPTION BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarrels sent to the Caribbean island of Grenada aren’t just full of presents. Families share love, hope, and say “I miss you” through this special tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful tradition exists among Grenadans who have emigrated overseas: packing barrels to send back home to their relatives. Barrels are a celebration and a gift. They’re for rolling down hills and growing gardens. For remembering one’s history and identity—and never losing touch with family members who have moved far away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaribbean author-illustrator Stacey Byer shares this precious Grenadian tradition of barrel gifting through vibrant flowing illustrations, perfect for young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER RECOMMENDATIONS BELOW - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recommended-books\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like this book, you’ll enjoy these: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/forever-cousins\"\u003eForever Cousins\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-longest-strongest-thread\"\u003eThe Longest, Strongest Thread\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.charlesbridge.com\/collections\/all-childrens-books\/products\/rostams-picture-day-pusteen\"\u003eRostam's Picture-Day Pusteen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - START OF TABS - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e [TABS]\n\u003ch5\u003eLook Inside\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/barrels-of-love-spread.jpg?v=1790947923\" alt=\"a spread from 'Barrels of Love' showing a cargo ship crossing the ocean on one page and the ship unloading barrels full of presents on the dock at Grenada on the other page\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" class=\"cvr-border-gray\"\u003e\u003c!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --\u003e \u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\" async=\"\" defer data-pin-shape=\"round\" data-pin-height=\"32\" data-pin-hover=\"true\" src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DOWNLOADABLES BELOW - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDownloadables\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"medium-cover\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/barrels-of-love-cover.jpg?v=1787767853\" alt=\"Cover of 'Barrels of Love' showing a Grenadan family gathered around a barrel full of presents with a snowy city background on one side and a sunny island background on the other side\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btn-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"product-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/barrels-of-love-cover-hires.jpg.zip?v=1787767858\"\u003eDownload the Cover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStacey Byer, author-illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStacey Byer is a Caribbean author-illustrator who grew up on a volcanic island filled with folktales and adventure. She is the author-illustrator of \u003ci\u003eWill and Krill\u003c\/i\u003e. Stacey graduated from Ringling College of Art and Design with a degree in illustration and uses her skills to promote children's literacy and a culture of reading. Stacey lives in Grenada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/stacey-byer\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Stacey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing soon!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eA container shipped, a connection maintained, and a culture celebrated.\u003cbr\u003e\nIn her author’s note, Byer describes the excitement of receiving barrels filled with supplies as a child in Grenada, sent from relatives who had emigrated to the United States or Britain. Her narrative tracks the journey that these barrels make, starting out in a snow-filled city. There’s so much to squeeze into these small spaces: letters, presents, food. The barrels are loaded onto ships that “travel across icy seas to warm, sandy shores.” The book’s young narrator, one of the recipients of these barrels, is delighted to see what’s inside: “New school shoes, books, and big bags of crunchy peanuts.” And, just as importantly, messages of love, hope, and support—and reminders that “being apart doesn’t mean you stop being family.” Each barrel is a beacon of celebration in good times—and an indispensable resource “during scary times, \/\/ when the howling winds steal our electricity \/ and shake our fruit trees, \/ and the angry waters flood our gardens.” Rebuilding in the wake of a storm isn’t easy, but the barrels again serve a vital role: Community members saw them in half as they plant anew (the backmatter offers further info on how the barrels can be repurposed). Byers’ soft, vibrant illustrations, rendered in gouache and digital inks, and bouncy text are filled with warmth, demonstrating how families bridge across distance and time. Characters present Black.\u003cbr\u003e\nLike the titular barrel, thoughtfully packed and brimming with love.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DETAILS BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781623546977\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges: 3–7\u003cbr\u003ePage count: 32\u003cbr\u003e10 x 8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublication date: March 2, 2027\u003c\/p\u003e\n[\/TABS]"}