{"product_id":"with-dad-hardcover","title":"With Dad - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRichard Jackson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBrian Floca\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA boy with a father in the military reflects on cherished memories of a camping trip with Dad in this warm, reassuring picture book. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten by acclaimed author Richard Jackson and illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Brian Floca, this timeless story is a perfect Father's Day tribute. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA red Jeep on a dirt road, two sets of hands on the wheel; fresh-caught trout grilling over a fire; a night in a sleeping bag, the moon glowing outside the tent. Camping with his dad near Michigan's Au Sable river, a young boy collects these indelible memories, and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow war has called his father away, to drive a different kind of Jeep, and the memories are even more precious. One day soon, he hopes, Dad will come home, and they'll be headed back into the woods, off to make more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAcclaimed editor and author Richard Jackson drew from his own experience for this tender story about the lasting impact of quality time with a parent, especially poignant for military families. Caldecott Medalist and Sibert Honoree Brian Floca's warm, lively illustrations pair perfectly with Jackson's timeless words. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichard Jackson\u003c\/b\u003e was a highly regarded children's book editor, and an acclaimed author. His titles include \u003ci\u003eIn Plain Sight\u003c\/i\u003e, with illustrations by Jerry Pinkney, a Coretta Scott King Honor Book, \u003ci\u003eSnow Scene\u003c\/i\u003e, with illustrations by Laura Vaccaro Seeger, and \u003ci\u003eTessa Takes Wing\u003c\/i\u003e, with illustrations by Julie Downing. He passed away in 2019. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrian Floca \u003c\/b\u003eis the author and illustrator of the Caldecott Medal winning and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling book \u003ci\u003eLocomotive\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as \u003ci\u003eMoonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLightship\u003c\/i\u003e, both of which were Sibert Honor winning books. He is also the illustrator of the popular \u003ci\u003ePoppy\u003c\/i\u003e series, by Avi. Visit him at BrianFloca.com.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 10 x 8.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 07, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41730661744775,"sku":"9780823444953","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/66138371c108cfe8b3147bc72004e7c2.webp?v=1734095541","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/with-dad-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}