{"product_id":"caboose-a-picture-book-hardcover","title":"Caboose: A Picture Book - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTravis Jonker\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRuth Chan\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCaboose\u003c\/i\u003e is a hilarious picture book all about the antics of classroom line-ups f\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003erom children's book creator and elementary school librarian Travis Jonker, with art from critically acclaimed illustrator Ruth Chan\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Every kid knows the joy of being line leader. You can make the line go fast. You can make the line go slow. You can stop suddenly and make the line crash--oh, the power! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Cedric has all sorts of tricks to make sure he's first in line. There's the fast walk, the slow run, the shoulder tap, the slingshot, and so much more. But when Cedric's line leader antics go too far, he's banished to the back of the line. The \u003ci\u003every \u003c\/i\u003eback of the line. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Now that Cedric's the caboose, he must hatch a whole new world of hijinks. The turtle walk, the step back, the cloak of invisibility, the \"no, no, after you!\" The possibilities are endless! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A chaotic yet hilarious story grounded in real childhood emotions.\" (\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e starred review) \u003cbr\u003e \"Comically and intricately mapping a circuitous path through the playground.\" (\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003estarred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTravis Jonker \u003c\/b\u003eis an elementary school librarian and the creator of \u003ci\u003e100 Scope Notes\u003c\/i\u003e, a kidlit blog hosted by \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e. He was a member of the 2014 Caldecott committee. Jonker lives with his wife and two children in Zeeland, Michigan. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Very Last Castle\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBlue Floats Away \u003c\/i\u003eas well as the author-illustrator of \u003ci\u003eJust One Flake\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eRuth Chan\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator and author who spent her childhood tobogganing in Canada, her teens in China, a number of years studying art and education, and a decade working with youth and families in underserved communities. She now writes and illustrates full-time in New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.7 x 9.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 04, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47398439780530,"sku":"9781419765032","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/7ce5eda7a65852181fee0a7a0338d59f.webp?v=1778051991","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/caboose-a-picture-book-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}