{"product_id":"america-gives-thanks","title":"America Gives Thanks","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBob McKinnon \u003c\/b\u003e(he\/him) is the author of the New York Times best seller, \n\u003ci\u003eThree Little Engines\u003c\/i\u003e, a modern retelling of the classic \n\u003ci\u003eLittle Engine that Could\u003c\/i\u003e story, as well as the picture book \n\u003ci\u003eAmerica's Dreaming\u003c\/i\u003e. Bob is a writer, designer, podcast host, children's author, and teacher. What unites all his work is the desire to help people move up in life--just as others have helped him. Bob's thankful for the complaints of others, especially his three daughters--as they help make him a better person. Learn more about his work and his own American dream story at movingupusa.com. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThai Mai Phuong \u003c\/b\u003e(she\/her) is 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. Learn more at thaiphuong.net.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Barbara Bush Foundation Recommended Read \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"This installment continues the series' emphasis on introspection, growth, and belonging, now framed within a civic context. It offers young readers a nuanced message: disagreement and discourse are not only inevitable in a democracy, but necessary. VERDICT A rich and visually layered book that encourages readers to see their voices as part of the American story.\" --\n\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIn this stand-alone companion to America's Dreaming, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Bob McKinnon and celebrated illustrator Thai My Phuong craft a beautiful, sweeping story about the importance of speaking up for what really matters.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eHave you ever wondered why people complain so much?\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAmerica is very excited for their class's upcoming field trip to Washington, DC. But when the other kids start complaining about how not excited they are, America is confused. Their teacher, Mr. Downs, uses this as a learning opportunity: sometimes complaining--when done right--can actually be useful. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs the class walks through historic halls like the Supreme Court and around the National Mall where they visit celebrated monuments like the Lincoln Memorial, historical figures come alive for America (that portrait of Ruth Bader Ginsburg is definitely winking). Each figure offers tales on how complaining can lead to long-lasting change and hope for a better world. For that, America is so thankful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 07\/04\/2025 pg. 1 (EAN 9780593658819, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 08\/01\/2025 (EAN 9780593658819, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e McKinnon, Bob\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Penguin Workshop\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2025-08-05\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Juvenile Fiction \/ Holidays \u0026amp; Celebrations \/ Thanksgiving|Juvenile Fiction \/ Historical \/ United States - General|Juvenile Fiction \/ Social Themes \/ Activism \u0026amp; Social Justice\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e School field trips|United States|History|Washington (D.C.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.27 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593658819\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9780593658819\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Workshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67819799511321,"sku":"SP-9780593658819","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9780593658819_spiral.png?v=1792123046","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/america-gives-thanks","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}