A Long Road on a Short Day: A Warmhearted Chapter Book of Father-Son Trading, Humor, and Perseverance for Children (Ages 8-12). This item is unavailable.
Schmidt, Gary D.; Stickney, Elizabeth
Language: English
Published by Clarion Books, 2020
- Hardcover
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This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.
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- Title
- A Long Road on a Short Day: A Warmhearted Chapter Book of Father-Son Trading, Humor, and Perseverance for Children (Ages 8-12)
- Author
- Schmidt, Gary D.; Stickney, Elizabeth
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
- Publication year
- 2020
- Condition
- acceptable
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0544888367
- ISBN 13
- 9780544888364
- Illustrator
- Yelchin, Eugene
A tender story of a father-son adventure with themes of community and kindness, in short chapters with vivid full-color illustrations, by bestseller and Newbery Honor winner Gary D. Schmidt and acclaimed artist Eugene Yelchin.
In a story of perseverance and determination told with warmth and sparkling with humor, a short winter day finds Samuel and Papa walking a long road on Samuel's first trading trip. Meeting strangers, practicing good manners, and proud to be in Papa's company, Samuel watches and learns as Papa trades up from almost nothing to the milk cow Mama is yearning for. Simple text combines with vivid illustrations for a satisfying tale that will resonate with readers who enjoy an adventure with dad.
Papa starts with just a knife. Samuel returns home with so much more.
- Father and Son Book: Samuel is proud to be in Papa’s company, watching and learning on his first-ever trading trip.
- A Classic Winter Story: On a snowy January day, a long road becomes the setting for a quiet adventure about perseverance and determination.
- Kindness and Community: From sharing apples with a horse to practicing good manners with a stern widow, Samuel learns that every trade is a chance to connect with neighbors.
- Perfect for Reading Aloud: With short chapters, simple text, and beautiful full-color illustrations, this story is ideal for sharing together.
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About the Author
Gary D. Schmidt is the bestselling author of The Labors of Hercules Beal; Just Like That; National Book Award finalist Okay for Now; Pay Attention, Carter Jones; Orbiting Jupiter; the Newbery Honor and Printz Honor Book Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy; and the Newbery Honor Book The Wednesday Wars. He is also coauthor, with Ron Koertge, of Styx and Stones. He lives in rural Michigan.
Elizabeth Stickney is the pen name of Gary's late wife. Anne Schmidt wrote essays, poetry, and several picture book texts.
Eugene Yelchin is a Russian-born painter and illustrator. He received a Newbery Honor for Breaking Stalin's Nose, which he both wrote and illustrated. He lives in southern California with his family. www.eugeneyelchinbooks.com
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