{"product_id":"shortcut-9780688135768","title":"Shortcut","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Donald Crews, the Caldecott Honor artist and award-winning creator of \u003cem\u003eBigmama's\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFreight Train\u003c\/em\u003e, and many other classic picture books for young children, comes \"a superb example of the picture book as theater; a suspense thriller for younger audiences\" (\u003cem\u003eHorn Book\u003c\/em\u003e starred review).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's getting late following a day of play, So seven children decide to take the shortcut home to Bigmama's, even though that means walking along the train tracks when they know they should always take the road. The coast seems clear...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis companion to \u003cem\u003eBigmama's \u003c\/em\u003ewill enthrall young readers at home or in the classroom. An exciting story with a clear implicit lesson and a happy ending, children will be on the edge of their seats as they follow along. A fun read-aloud, it also helps children ages 3 to 6 learn about how to share details of place in storytelling. Celebrate the bonds of family over generations with Donald Crews's evocative picture books \u003cem\u003eShortcut \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eBigmama's\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-74363\"\u003eDonald Crews\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Greenwillow Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/20\/1996\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 10.00w x 0.19d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780688135768\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0688135765\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-JUV\"\u003eJuvenile Fiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-JUV011010\"\u003eAfrican American \u0026amp; Black\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-JUV\"\u003eJuvenile Fiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-JUV013070\"\u003eFamily | Siblings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-JUV\"\u003eJuvenile Fiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-JUV041050\"\u003eTransportation | Railroads \u0026amp; Trains\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48458198417645,"sku":"9780688135768","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/files\/img_1ea4ada6-b28d-4ce8-a5c4-242342f871c6.jpg?v=1753597178","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/shortcut-9780688135768","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}