{"product_id":"americas-dreaming-hardcover","title":"America's Dreaming - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBob McKinnon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eThai My Phuong\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author Bob McKinnon comes a story about seeking inspiration from our past to become our best selves in the future.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHave you ever felt alone? Have you ever desperately wanted to fit in? America understands how you feel. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAmerica dreams of adventures, making new friends, and being strong. But America's first day at a new school turns out to be a nightmare. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFortunately, America's new teacher introduces the Welcome Wagon--a cart filled with books about real-life historical figures who also had trouble feeling accepted. When America falls asleep that night, Amelia Earhart, Sojourner Truth, Martin Luther King Jr., and Emma Lazarus jump off the pages to share their stories--inspiring America to return to school the next day and make their dreams come true. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile we never see America, Bob McKinnon's lyrical writing and Thai My Phuong's unique, sweeping art helps readers see the world through America's eyes and encourages us all to be as kind as we are brave, because everyone always deserves to feel welcome.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBob McKinnon\u003c\/b\u003e lives in a village north of New York City with his wife, three daughters, and dog--who makes him feel very welcome every time he steps through the door. He is the author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebest seller \u003ci\u003eThree Little Engines \u003c\/i\u003ea modern retelling of the classic \u003ci\u003eThe Little Engine That Could\u003c\/i\u003e story. Bob writes and teaches about issues related to the American dream and directs an organization whose mission is to inspire people to reflect on who and what has contributed to where they end up in life. Learn more about his work and his own American dream story at www.movingupusa.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThai My Phuong \u003c\/b\u003eis a Vietnamese illustrator who graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design. She has a deep passion for visual storytelling and teaching for international publishers, magazines, brands, and universities. Phuong currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 10.2 x 10.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 04, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51748146020640,"sku":"9780593658796","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e1e800eb30f58ada555704a6189268eb.webp?v=1779905275","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/americas-dreaming-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}