{"product_id":"when-grandfather-flew-hardcover","title":"When Grandfather Flew - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePatricia MacLachlan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eChris Sheban\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA grieving boy remembers his grandfather and the hobby they shared, in this moving evocation of love and loss by a Newbery Medalist. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMilo's grandfather is fascinated by birds. He admires their freedom and never loses an opportunity to point out the things that make each one special. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen he can no longer see as well as he used to, Milo helps him spot and take care of some of his favorites: hovering kestrels, fragile chickadees, and the bald eagle soaring high overhead. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOne day when Milo comes home, Grandpa isn't there. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut when the boy sees an eagle swooping through the sky above, he knows Grandpa is still with them: reborn in the skies, just as he'd wanted. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis honest, reflective, and deeply moving portrait of grief offers young readers comfort and hope in difficult times. \u003ci\u003e When Grandfather Flew\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates the close, beautiful relationships between children and grandparents, and the unique ways we keep lost loved ones close. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith a lyrical text by acclaimed author Patricia MacLachlan and vivid, textural artwork by Chris Sheban, this wistful story will resonate with anyone who has felt the loss of a loved one-- and will remind you to look for the reminders of the love you shared. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePatricia MacLachlan is the author of many novels for children, including the Newbery Medal-winning \u003ci\u003eSarah, Plain and Tall\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eBaby\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eWaiting for the Magic\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e The Truth of Me\u003c\/i\u003e. Among her picture books are \u003ci\u003eThe Iridescence of Birds\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSomeone Like Me\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWhat You Know First\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Western Massachusetts. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChris Sheban won a Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators for his illustrations in \u003ci\u003eThe Story of a Seagull and the Cat Who Taught Her to Fly\u003c\/i\u003e by Luis Sepulveda. He previously collaborated with Patricia MacLachlan on \u003ci\u003eSomeone Like Me\u003c\/i\u003e. He also illustrated \u003ci\u003eWhat a Cold Needs\u003c\/i\u003e by Barbara Bottner, \u003ci\u003eJob Wanted\u003c\/i\u003e by Teresa Bateman, and \u003ci\u003eThree Squeezes \u003c\/i\u003eby Jason Pratt. He lives in Northbrook, Illinois.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 11.1 x 7.7 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 July 27, 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 When Grandfather Flew\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\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":51768174706976,"sku":"9780823444892","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/3576259e16a7385d7d996d0fa77130f4.webp?v=1780326428","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/when-grandfather-flew-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}