{"product_id":"a-family-of-readers-9781623546472","title":"A Family of Readers","description":"\u003cb\u003eOne sunny day at the local library, a family of readers rushed in the front door. To read and enjoy. To search and explore. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Family of Readers\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates the library as a vibrant community hub where every visitor--young and old--can explore, learn, and connect. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt first, the family members choose their favorite books and begin to read and read and read. But soon, Dad is distracted by a group of chefs who are working together to master bread making, Mom finds a group of auto mechanics who can help her solve her dilemma with the family car, and the older sister and brother have their heads in the clouds and their eyes on the stars as they join their friends. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut the youngest family member continues to be absorbed in his book and reads and reads and reads. The family members discover that the library has something for everyone--including friendship, camaraderie, opportunities to learn, and--of course--books! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs increasing book bans threaten access, this story invites families to embrace libraries as powerful, welcoming spaces for learning and community. Young readers are encouraged to explore, discover, and celebrate all libraries have to offer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rob Sanders\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Charlesbridge Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/20\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.20h x 8.20w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781623546472\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRob Sanders \u003c\/b\u003eis a teacher who writes and a writer who teaches. Rob's nonfiction books continue to break new ground, including the first picture books about the Pride Flag, the Stonewall Uprising, a transgender Civil War soldier, a gay presidential candidate, and the first gay marriage in America. His work also continues to introduce readers to heroes of the LGBTQIA+ community--from Harvey Milk to Gilbert Baker, from Cleve Jones to Bayard Rustin, and more. 2024 releases include Rob's first nonfiction poetry collection--\u003ci\u003eQueer and Fearless: Poems Celebrating the Lives of LGBTQ Heroes\u003c\/i\u003e and two fiction picture books--\u003ci\u003eBetween You and Me\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWe Are a Class!.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGabbie Benda\u003c\/b\u003e earned a degree in communication arts from VCUarts in 2020, with a focus on children's illustration and comics. She loves to bring funny, upbeat stories to life with her quirky yet approachable illustrations. After over a decade as a camp counselor and art teacher, Gabbie is well versed in the art of making kids of all ages smile. https: \/\/gabbiebenda.art\/\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Rob Sanders \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47598535999645,"sku":"9781623546472","price":35.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_04473837-d414-423b-9a70-0231b8934236.jpg?v=1769515508","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/a-family-of-readers-9781623546472","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}