{"product_id":"with-dad-isbn-9780823444953","title":"With Dad","description":"\u003cb\u003eA boy with a father in the military reflects on cherished memories of a camping trip with Dad in this warm, reassuring picture book.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWritten by acclaimed author Richard Jackson and illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Brian Floca, this timeless story is a perfect Father’s Day tribute.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA red Jeep on a dirt road, two sets of hands on the wheel; fresh-caught trout grilling over a fire; a night in a sleeping bag, the moon glowing outside the tent. Camping with his dad near Michigan’s Au Sable river, a young boy collects these indelible memories, and more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow war has called his father away, to drive a different kind of Jeep, and the memories are even more precious. One day soon, he hopes, Dad will come home, and they’ll be headed back into the woods, off to make more.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcclaimed editor and author Richard Jackson drew from his own experience for this tender story about the lasting impact of quality time with a parent, especially poignant for military families. Caldecott Medalist and Sibert Honoree Brian Floca’s warm, lively illustrations pair perfectly with Jackson’s timeless words.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\"A touching and atmospheric picture book.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ★  \"By turns verbose and spare, the late Jackson’s text works well with Floca’s illustrations, which are rendered in a soft palette to showcase the natural world’s elegant beauty. . . A powerful celebration of the parent-child bond and the moments that make an impact.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ★ \"The story transcends its setting and, in some sense, it speaks for all children missing a parent who was called away for military service. A heartfelt, timeless picture book.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Booklist,\u003c\/i\u003e Starred Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ★ \"The effective interplay of text and art makes this slender tale of reminiscence unforgettable.\"\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Closely observed writing brings sensations to life.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Publisher’s Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"The story is relevant in describing the emotions of a child missing  someone any time, for any conflict. . . A perfect text to use for  personal narrative units.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—School Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichard Jackson\u003c\/b\u003e was a highly regarded children’s book editor, and an acclaimed author. His titles include \u003ci\u003eIn Plain Sight\u003c\/i\u003e, with illustrations by Jerry Pinkney, a Coretta Scott King Honor Book, \u003ci\u003eSnow Scene\u003c\/i\u003e, with illustrations by Laura Vaccaro Seeger, and \u003ci\u003eTessa Takes Wing\u003c\/i\u003e, with illustrations by Julie Downing. He passed away in 2019.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrian Floca \u003c\/b\u003eis the author and illustrator of the Caldecott Medal winning and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling book \u003ci\u003eLocomotive\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as \u003ci\u003eMoonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLightship\u003c\/i\u003e, both of which were Sibert Honor winning books. He is also the illustrator of the popular \u003ci\u003ePoppy\u003c\/i\u003e series, by Avi. Visit him at BrianFloca.com.","brand":"Neal Porter Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304970473701,"sku":"NP9780823444953","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780823444953.jpg?v=1767744433","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/with-dad-isbn-9780823444953","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}