{"product_id":"all-of-a-sudden-and-forever-help-and-healing-after-the-oklahoma-city-bombing-9781541526693","title":"All of a Sudden and Forever: Help and Healing After the Oklahoma City Bombing","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eA profoundly moving nonfiction picture book about tragedy, hope, and healing from award-winning author Chris Barton.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSometimes bad things happen, and you have to tell everyone. Sometimes terrible things happen, and everybody \u003cem\u003eknows\u003c\/em\u003e. On April 19, 1995, something terrible happened in Oklahoma City: a bomb exploded, and people were hurt and killed. But that was not the end of the story. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThose who survived--and those who were forever changed--shared their stories and began to heal. Near the site of the bomb blast, an American elm tree began to heal as well. People took care of the tree just as they took care of each other. The tree and its seedlings now offer solace to people around the world grappling with tragedy and loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReleased to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing, this book commemorates what was lost and offers hope for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"[A] sensitively written and thoughtfully illustrated resource.\"--starred, \u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"An affecting story of loss . . .\"--starred, \u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eXu, Nicole:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eNicole Xu\u003c\/strong\u003e is an illustrator who was born in Shanghai, China, and grew up in Vancouver, Canada. She attended Rhode Island School of Design and has worked with numerous newspaper and magazine clients. Her work often explores themes of loss, healing, and empathy. Her debut picture book \u003cem\u003eAll of a Sudden and Forever\u003c\/em\u003e is an Orbis Pictus Recommended Book. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her dog. See more of her art at www.nicole-xu.com.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBarton, Chris:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eChris Barton\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author of acclaimed nonfiction picture books including \u003cem\u003eDazzle Ships\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWhoosh!\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eWhat Do You Do with a Voice Like That?. \u003c\/em\u003eHis books have won several awards including a Sibert Honor for \u003cem\u003eThe Day-Glo Brothers\u003c\/em\u003e and an Orbis Pictus Recommended for \u003cem\u003eAll of a Sudden and Forever\u003c\/em\u003e. Chris lives in Austin, Texas, with his family.","brand":"Carolrhoda Books (R)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50505079423250,"sku":"9781541526693","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4d77064f-04a3-4204-b0e7-5f67848761aa.jpg?v=1730833349","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/all-of-a-sudden-and-forever-help-and-healing-after-the-oklahoma-city-bombing-9781541526693","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}