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America's Dreaming

Bob McKinnon Thai My Phuong

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English
Penguin Workshop
09 July 2024
From New York Times bestselling author Bob McKinnon comes a story about seeking inspiration from our past to become our best selves in the future.

From New York Times bestselling author Bob McKinnon comes a story about seeking inspiration from our past to become our best selves in the future.

Have you ever felt alone? Have you ever desperately wanted to fit in? America understands how you feel.

America dreams of adventures, making new friends, and being strong. But America's first day at a new school turns out to be a nightmare.

Fortunately, America's new teacher introduces the Welcome Wagon-a cart filled with books about real-life historical figures who also had trouble feeling accepted. When America falls asleep that night, Amelia Earhart, Sojourner Truth, Martin Luther King Jr., and Emma Lazarus jump off the pages to share their stories-inspiring America to return to school the next day and make their dreams come true.

While we never see America, Bob McKinnon's lyrical writing and Thai My Phuong's unique, sweeping art helps readers see the world through America's eyes and encourages us all to be as kind as we are brave, because everyone always deserves to feel welcome.
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Illustrated by:   Thai My Phuong
Imprint:   Penguin Workshop
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 262mm,  Width: 264mm,  Spine: 10mm
Weight:   471g
ISBN:   9780593658796
ISBN 10:   0593658795
Pages:   48
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 4 to 8 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Bob McKinnon (he/him) is a writer, podcast host, children's author, and teacher. What unites all of his work is the desire to help people move up in life-just as others have helped him. Learn more about his work and his own American dream story at movingupusa.com. Thai My Phuong 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.

Reviews for America's Dreaming

""This needed story celebrates individuality and is a ­reminder that every child moves at their own their own pace, and that it’s okay to find happiness in solitude. Heartwarming and thought-­provoking, this book encourages readers to embrace their unique qualities and appreciate the diversity of the world around them. VERDICT A valuable addition to any library or classroom collection."" —School Library Journal ""Casting America as both the new kid at school and this story’s narrator, McKinnon and Phuong roll out a historical welcome wagon. In Phuong’s cool-hued, portrait-forward images, characters emerge from books to encourage the protagonist."" —Publishers Weekly


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