Old Blue Is My Home - by Lita Judge (Hardcover)

Name: Old Blue Is My Home - by Lita Judge (Hardcover)
Brand: Abrams Books for Young Readers
SKU: 94023903
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Highlights

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 An old blue van may not look like much, but it holds everything this family needs--shelter, a place to sleep, and each other.
4-8 Years
10.0" x 10.0" Hardcover
40 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes

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Book Synopsis

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

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.

About the Author

Lita Judge is the award-winning author-illustrator of many children's books, including Dogs: A History of Our Best Friends, The Wisdom of Trees, Born in the Wild, Flight School, Red Sled, and her illustrated young adult novel, Mary's Monster, as well as the illustrator of Forty Winks: A Bedtime Adventure, written by Kelly DiPucchio. She lives with her husband, three cats, and a parrot in New Hampshire.

Dimensions (Overall): 10.0 Inches (H) x 10.0 Inches (W)

Suggested Age: 4-8 Years

Sub-Genre: Social Themes

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Number of Pages: 40

Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers

Theme: Homelessness & Poverty

Format: Hardcover

Author: Lita Judge

Language: English

Street Date: April 8, 2025

TCIN: 94023903

UPC: 9781419771521

Item Number (DPCI): 247-13-6863

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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