{"product_id":"journey-isbn-9781632173379","title":"Journey","description":"“Captivating and heartwarming…Animal lovers will howl with joy.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Red Tricycle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis beautiful picture book follows the journey of a young gray wolf who garnered nationwide attention when he became the first wild wolf in California in almost a century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsing facts recorded by Fish \u0026amp; Wildlife scientists, author Emma Bland Smith imagines the wolf’s experiences in close detail as he makes an epic 2,000-mile trek over three years time. The wolf’s story is interwoven with the perspective of a young girl who follows his trek through the media. As she learns more about wolves and their relationships with humans, she becomes determined to find a way to keep him safe by making him a wolf that is too famous to harm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A young girl follows the wolf’s journey and, along the way, learns about issues around the re-introduction of wolves. It’s an opportunity to engage young readers beyond the story.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Herald Net\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the 2017 Cook Prize for best picture book teaching STEM principles to third and fourth graders\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinalist for the Washington State Book Award\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This accessible and engaging picture book is an empowering account of a conservation success story.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"James’ realistic, finely detailed paintings glory in every hair of the wolves’ fur...environmental good news invitingly presented.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"The book aims to raise awareness about wolves, and a feeling of connection with their survival.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“This is a fabulous book to help open up discussions with kids about conservation and wildlife.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Outnumbered 3 to 1\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“[Teaches] that it's possible even for kids to make a difference.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003eMotherhood Moment\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Captivating and heartwarming…Animal lovers will howl with joy.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Red Tricycle\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “[A] marvelous story of determination, self-actualization, empathy, and sheer resolve in nature’s ability to survive.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Kid Lit Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[\u003ci\u003eJourney\u003c\/i\u003e] has enormous power.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Librarian in Cute Shoes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An extraordinary trek.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Librarian's Quest\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e“Suggestions for further reading, maps, timelines and other resources are icing on this picture-book cake.”  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Seattle’s Child\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[A] compelling story.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003eWashington Parent\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A must read for all.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003ePsychology Today\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[An] inspirational and moving work of art.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Huffington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Absolutely beautiful.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Picture Books Help Kids Soar\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[Will] inspire kids to keep reading and…to learn more about the natural world around them.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Lu \u0026amp; Bean Read\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Young readers can follow the historic trek of a famous wild gray wolf.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Alaska Airlines Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A beautiful picture book.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—A Novel Idea\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"In sharing the book with groups of readers, Smith said she is struck by how they react once they 'make the connection that Journey is real.'\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"A young girl follows the wolf’s journey and, along the way, learns about issues around the re-introduction of wolves. It’s an opportunity to engage young readers beyond the story.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Herald Net\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eEmma Bland Smith is a librarian and writer living with her family in San Francisco. This is her first book for children. She has written a nonfiction book for adults, \u003ci\u003eSan Francisco’s Glen Park and Diamond Heights\u003c\/i\u003e (Arcadia), has contributed to \u003ci\u003eSunset\u003c\/i\u003e and other magazines, and writes for the family website Red Tricycle\u003ci\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eRobin James has illustrated more than 85 books, including all of the titles of the much-loved Serendipity series. A native of the Pacific Northwest, she lives with her husband in Arlington, WA. 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