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.
| ISBN: | 9780544888364 |
| Publication date: | 10th November 2020 |
| Author: | Gary D Schmidt, Elizabeth Stickney |
| Illustrator: | Eugene Yelchin |
| Publisher: | Clarion Books an imprint of HarperCollins |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 59 pages |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage general interest: Boys and men Children’s / Teenage general interest: Rural and farm life Farm Animals PSHE: Family Issues Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: First / new experiences and growing up / coming of age Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction Stories about Family and Friends Animal Stories |