{"product_id":"by-trolley-past-thimbledon-bridge-hardcover","title":"By Trolley Past Thimbledon Bridge - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAshley Bryan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMarvin Bileck\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e2015 Parents' Choice Award, Picture Book \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis picture book takes children of all ages on a trolley-ride dream adventure\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the extraordinary illustrations of Caldecott Honoree, Marvin Bileck, this book is a dream caught on paper with the sense of magic and wonder and unfettered imagination of a child. As sleep starts the journey into the blue, marvelous threads unravel dreamy images out of the blue revealing animals, far-off places, a circus, games, toys, wind, rain, a touch of this and a touch of that, words and wordplay. A poem accompanies the whimsical illustrations, perfectly capturing the sense of awe and excitement of childhood. With the eyes of a child, or simply the heart of a child, this book invites you into a dream world, an allegory, a journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAshley Bryan\u003c\/b\u003e is an author, artist, and teacher who was the first African American man to both write and illustrate a book for children. His work has earned widespread recognition, including the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award and several Coretta Scott King awards and honors. His two volumes of collections of Black American spirituals, \u003ci\u003eWalk Together Children\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eI'm Going To Sing\u003c\/i\u003e are his seminal works forming the foundation of so much of his imagery. He lives on Little Cranberry Island (Islesford) off the coast of Maine. www.ashleybryancenter.org \u003cb\u003eMarvin Bileck\u003c\/b\u003e was an artist, educator, and a designer and illustrator of children's books. \u003ci\u003eRain Makes Applesauce\u003c\/i\u003e earned a Caldecott Honor. Other titles include \u003ci\u003ePenny\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSugarplum\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Walker in the City\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 10.1 x 12.2 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 May 01, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parents Choice Awards (Spring) (2008-Up) (2015)\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772806922528,"sku":"9780979300042","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/0af1f691f1072f5e3b5aae4e91c25ecb.webp?v=1780414791","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/by-trolley-past-thimbledon-bridge-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}