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PublisherAbrams, Inc.

ISBN-101419771523

ISBN-139781419771521

eBay Product ID (ePID)7068805141

Product Key Features

Book TitleOld Blue Is My Home : a Picture Book

Number of Pages40 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicTravel, Social Themes / Homelessness & Poverty, General, Family / General (See Also Headings under Social Themes)

Publication Year2025

IllustratorYes

GenreJuvenile Fiction

AuthorLita Judge

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight18.9 Oz

Item Length10.4 in

Item Width10.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

LCCN2024-019818

Reviews***STARRED REVIEW*** "Expertly capturing a child's perspective, Judge's matter-of-fact text is tinged with deep emotion--this is both a paean to a temporary home and a wish for more. Her sumptuous illustrations glow with warmth, inviting readers to linger...A compelling, immersive, and wholly empathetic musing on home." -- Kirkus Reviews, Depicting warm and hazy details, nature, love, and joy, Judge's watercolor and colored pencil illustrations pair perfectly with the spare text while capturing the feel of life in and out of the van...A family who lives in their van has everything they need in an important and seldom discussed topic done extremely well. A must-have, [B]eautifully illustrated...with a concise, original text and lovely watercolor-and-colored-pencil illustrations, this picture book offers an enlightening read-aloud experience and could lead to some rewarding discussions., ***STARRED REVIEW*** "Depicting warm and hazy details, nature, love, and joy, Judge's watercolor and colored pencil illustrations pair perfectly with the spare text while capturing the feel of life in and out of the van...A family who lives in their van has everything they need in an important and seldom discussed topic done extremely well. A must-have", ***STARRED REVIEW*** "Expertly capturing a child's perspective, Judge's matter-of-fact text is tinged with deep emotion--this is both a paean to a temporary home and a wish for more. Her sumptuous illustrations glow with warmth, inviting readers to linger...A compelling, immersive, and wholly empathetic musing on home.", "[B]eautifully illustrated...with a concise, original text and lovely watercolor-and-colored-pencil illustrations, this picture book offers an enlightening read-aloud experience and could lead to some rewarding discussions."-- Booklist, "Making it easy to feel what the child feels, this nuanced work honors the hope of one day having a "forever home" alongside the way Old Blue "gives us shelter and keeps us safe"--and knits the family close."-- Publishers Weekly, "The girl's tender narration works well with Judge's dreamy illustrations to create a small, cozy world, nestling the reader in the van with the family, and the characters' love for each other is centered through both illustrated glances and affirming words. Soft watercolors and colored pencil in shades of blue pair with melodic text to make this story perfect for a quiet one-on-one read with a child who is willing to be a little patient and do some gentle exploration."-- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, The girl's tender narration works well with Judge's dreamy illustrations to create a small, cozy world, nestling the reader in the van with the family, and the characters' love for each other is centered through both illustrated glances and affirming words. Soft watercolors and colored pencil in shades of blue pair with melodic text to make this story perfect for a quiet one-on-one read with a child who is willing to be a little patient and do some gentle exploration.

Dewey Edition23

Grade FromPreschool

Dewey Decimal813.6

Grade ToThird Grade

SynopsisThis poignant yet reassuring picture book follows a family and the van that provides them with safety, warmth, and togetherness amidst economic and housing insecurity An old blue van may not look like much, but it holds everything this family needs--shelter, a place to sleep, and each other. They can cook outdoors and sleep under the stars, but sometimes living in Old Blue makes our narrator feel like she's from everywhere and nowhere all at once. When those feelings start to take over, Mama reminds her of the love inside Old Blue's walls. Inspired by her childhood experience with economic and housing insecurity, acclaimed creator Lita Judge tells the gentle and ultimately hopeful story of a family who hopes for a forever home--but until that day comes, Old Blue will look after them. Back matter includes a personal author's note and more information for kids about housing insecurity., This poignant yet reassuring picture book follows a family and the van that provides them with safety, warmth, and togetherness amidst economic and housing insecurity Multiple starred reviews! "A family who lives in their van has everything they need in an important and seldom discussed topic done extremely well. A must-have." ( School Library Journal starred review) An old blue van may not look like much, but it holds everything this family needs--shelter, a place to sleep, and each other. They can cook outdoors and sleep under the stars, but sometimes living in Old Blue makes our narrator feel like she's from everywhere and nowhere all at once. When those feelings start to take over, Mama reminds her of the love inside Old Blue's walls. Inspired by her childhood experience with economic and housing insecurity, acclaimed creator Lita Judge tells the gentle and ultimately hopeful story of a family who hopes for a forever home--but until that day comes, Old Blue will look after them. Back matter includes a personal author's note and more information for kids about housing insecurity.

LC Classification NumberPZ7.J894Ol 2025