Monument 14

Monument 14Your mother hollers that you're going to miss the bus. She can see it coming down the street. You don't stop and hug her and tell her you love her. You don't thank her for being a good, kind, patient mother. Of course notyou launch yourself down the stairs and make a run for the corner. Only, if it's the last time you'll ever see your mother, you sort of start to wish you'd stopped and did those things. Maybe even missed the bus. But the bus was

"Intimate and astonishing

Kids will be eager to snuggle under the covers and drift off to sleep to this bedtime story along with PeteÕs really cool friends

• Appeals to readers of all ages with the light-hearted tone and cheerful illustrations

Arnold ·

acknowledges their sacrifices

an opportunity for love--and even a puppy

- Puzzle: 14 x 11"

The illustrations’ varying hues and vibrant colors capture the powerful feelings that young children can’t always express in words

New York Times bestselling author of Red

Age Range:   12+

The groups can't understand each other because one trio speaks only English and the other only Spanish

A 2007 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year