In a story of perseverance and determination told with warmth and sparkling with humour, a short winter day finds Samuel and Papa walking a long road on Samuel's first trading trip. Meeting strangers, practicing good manners, and proud to be in Papa's company, Samuel watches and learns as Papa trades up from almost nothing to the milk cow Mama is yearning for. Simple text combines with vivid illustrations for a satisfying tale that will resonate with readers who enjoy an adventure with dad.
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Gary D. Schmidt is a professor of English at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is the author of, most recently, Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy --which won Newbery and Printz Honors--as well as First Boy and The Wednesday Wars . Schmidt lives in a 150-year-old farmhouse in Alto, Michigan, where he is a swi
More about Gary D. SchmidtEugene Yelchin is the author and illustrator of Spring Hare , The Haunting of Falcon House, Arcady's Goal , and the Newbery Honor book Breaking Stalin's Nose . He has also illustrated several books for children, including Crybaby , Who Ate All the Cookie Dough? , and Won Ton .
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