{"product_id":"a-letter-for-bob-isbn-9780063044555","title":"A Letter for Bob","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith humor and heart and brought to life by Jonathan Nelson’s warm, distinctive artwork, Kim Rogers’s \u003cem\u003eA Letter for Bob\u003c\/em\u003e celebrates the treasured cars that carry us through our most meaningful childhood moments. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEver since the day Mom and Dad brought Bob home from the car dealership, Bob has been a part of Katie’s family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBob has taken them all over, from powwows to vacations to time spent with faraway family. Bob has been there in sad and scary times and for some of the family’s most treasured memories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut after many miles, it’s time for the family to say goodbye to Bob…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis humorous and tender story about a beloved family car—and all the stories and love carried along for the ride—will appeal to every kid whose family has owned a special car.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of the American Indian Library Association Youth Literature Award and a Charlotte Zolotow Award Highly Commended Title!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKim Rogers is the author of \u003cem\u003eJust Like Grandma, \u003c\/em\u003eillustrated by Julie Flett, which received starred reviews from \u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/em\u003eand ALA \u003cem\u003eBooklist, \u003c\/em\u003ewhich called it “a joyous, uplifting celebration of culture and family.”\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"I adore this book with a completeness I didn't anticipate. I'll be sharing it at every workshop I do, with librarians, educators, teacher-educators... everyone.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDr. Debbie Reese, American Indians in Children's Literature\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"What starts as a simple ode to a well-cherished sedan quickly becomes a more nuanced love letter to Native families, accompanied by emotion-driven, comic art from Nelson (Diné). For its tender vignettes of modern Indigenous life, this tale will make a glowing addition to any personal, school, or public library.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This is a letter to Bob, a family car, from a girl who feels that the car is part of her family, tying together events from their family history. The artwork shows all the happy memories, using color to help readers understand the emotions at all the different events that the family has shared. This would be a good choice for libraries needing mentor texts on family history or books showcasing modern Indigenous ­culture.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The narrative of the many uses of Bob provides a universal story line with which many children can identify while also matter-of-factly incorporating activities specific to Indigenous families. The engaging illustrations show Bob as a standard car without eyes, mouth, or other human features, and yet Katie’s heartfelt narrative enables readers to imagine Bob as an actual family member.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Easy prose and crisply drawn digital illustrations give equal weight to each member of family caring for its members through life’s seasons.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An engaging, emotionally resonant picture book.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Rogers deftly conveys the bittersweet but necessary parting with something that has been a staple of a kid’s entire life. Vibrant digital art features characters with oversized heads and huge, welcoming smiles that beam with joy, while warms tones and pastoral scenes provide a gentle sense of comfort and safety. Give this to a kid who has a strong attachment to the family car so they can appreciate the many experiences shared with it.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heartdrum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890503381221,"sku":"NP9780063044555","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063044555.jpg?v=1730233434","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/a-letter-for-bob-isbn-9780063044555","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}