{"product_id":"a-long-road-on-a-short-day-isbn-9780544888364","title":"A Long Road on a Short Day","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePapa starts with just a knife. Samuel returns home with so much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFather and Son Book:\u003c\/b\u003e Samuel is proud to be in Papa’s company, watching and learning on his first-ever trading trip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Classic Winter Story:\u003c\/b\u003e On a snowy January day, a long road becomes the setting for a quiet adventure about perseverance and determination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKindness and Community:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePerfect for Reading Aloud:\u003c\/b\u003e With short chapters, simple text, and beautiful full-color illustrations, this story is ideal for sharing together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890090701029,"sku":"NP9780544888364","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780544888364.jpg?v=1730232522","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/a-long-road-on-a-short-day-isbn-9780544888364","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}