Noah and His Wagon
"A message about the importance of community, gently imparted with love." - Kirkus Reviews
"A warmhearted picture book about building community one act of kindness at a time" - BookList
Paloma feels lonely after her best friend moves away. Then she meets Noah, who's out with his wagon. Joining him, she learns that being kind is the best cure for loneliness.
A warm story of friendship, generosity, and feeling at home in a neighborhood. For children ages 5 years and up.
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Become an affiliateeditor, teacher and author based in La Crosse, WI. Jerry retired in March 2020,
and he thoroughly enjoyed the freedom to use his time as he wanted. Jerry
passed away unexpectedly in March 2021, at the age of 66. He spent the last year of his life working on
numerous creative endeavors, writing poetry, children's stories and editing for
friends. These books will be an everlasting gift for families and children.
"Paloma is lonely and glum after her best friend moves away. While on a walk around the block, the child offers a friendly smile and says hola to a boy pulling a little red wagon. Noah invites Paloma's dog, Bucket, to join his cat, Mitzvah, for a ride. Paloma's babysitter's remark, "Dogs and cats don't mix," is proven false when the pets quickly curl up next to each other. Realistic conversations flow naturally between the children as they become acquainted, swap stories, and answer each other's questions. Paloma notices Noah's genuine gestures of thoughtfulness and the meaningful connections he makes with people of all ages in their neighborhood. Full of movement and activity, Jacobs' detailed illustrations show many scenes of amiable hospitality, from Noah's helping hand as he loads bags of groceries into his wagon to an impromptu picnic in the park with new friends. As she follows Noah's convivial lead, Paloma's social circle happily expands. A warmhearted picture book about building community one act of kindness at a time." - Booklist
"Paloma is lonely and glum after her best friend moves away. While on a walk around the block, the child offers a friendly smile and says hola to a boy pulling a little red wagon. Noah invites Paloma's dog, Bucket, to join his cat, Mitzvah, for a ride. Paloma's babysitter's remark, "Dogs and cats don't mix," is proven false when the pets quickly curl up next to each other. Realistic conversations flow naturally between the children as they become acquainted, swap stories, and answer each other's questions. Paloma notices Noah's genuine gestures of thoughtfulness and the meaningful connections he makes with people of all ages in their neighborhood. Full of movement and activity, Jacobs' detailed illustrations show many scenes of amiable hospitality, from Noah's helping hand as he loads bags of groceries into his wagon to an impromptu picnic in the park with new friends. As she follows Noah's convivial lead, Paloma's social circle happily expands. b> A warmhearted picture book about building community one act of kindness at a time." /b> - Booklist