{"product_id":"i-am-the-subway-hardcover","title":"I Am the Subway - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKim Hyo-Eun\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDeborah Smith\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA cinematic journey through the Seoul subway that masterfully portrays the many unique lives we travel alongside whenever we take the train. A poetic translation of the bestselling Korean picture book.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSIX STARRED REVIEWS\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e★ \"Lucky readers, climb aboard: extraordinary explorations await.\" --\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e★ \"\u003cem\u003eI Am the Subway\u003c\/em\u003e makes for an unforgettable journey.\" --\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBookpage\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e★ \"[S]ensitive, closely observed portraits.\" --\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e★ \"A contemplative, poignant rendering of everyday journeys.\" --\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e★ \"[B]eautiful and unusual.\" --\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eYouth Services Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e★ \"Bewitching.\" --\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eForeword\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccompanied by the constant, rumbling \u003cem\u003eba-dum ba-dum\u003c\/em\u003e of its passage through the city, the subway has stories to tell. Between sunrise and sunset, it welcomes and farewells people, and holds them--along with their joys, hopes, fears, and memories--in its embrace.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOriginally published in Korean and brought to English-speaking audiences with the help of renowned translator Deborah Smith (\u003cem\u003eThe Vegetarian\u003c\/em\u003e), \u003cem\u003eI Am the Subway\u003c\/em\u003e vividly reflects the shared humanity that can be found in crowded metropolitan cities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA wonderful gift for parents, carers, and grandparents of train-loving children\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerfect for teachers and librarians looking for books that share global experiences and lives from an own-voice perspective\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGreat for fans of \u003cem\u003eNext Stop Grand Central Station \u003c\/em\u003eby Maira Kalman, \u003cem\u003eSubway\u003c\/em\u003e by Christopher Neiman, and \u003cem\u003eLast Stop on Market Street\u003c\/em\u003e by Matt de la Peña and Christian Robertson\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.6 x 10.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 03, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e I Am the Subway\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.9\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42102337667207,"sku":"9781950354658","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/aef4cbfc3b471220b684980c4af06e5d.webp?v=1732402816","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/i-am-the-subway-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}