The Lost Package

Description

The heartwarming story of a package that gets lost, then found and an in-depth behind the scenes look at what happens at the post office, in Richard Ho and Jessica Lanan's The Lost Package.

Richard Ho is a children's book author who was once, himself, a child. He is a former journalist and educational scriptwriter who enjoys writing stories about science, culture, and the magic of everyday life. Red Rover is his first book for young readers. Jessica Lanan has long been enchanted by the mysteries of the cosmos. Exoplanets are too far away for her to visit, but illustrating them is the next best thing. Jessica currently lives in her native state of Colorado with her husband, three-legged cat, and baby daughter, who was born during the making of Just Right: Searching for the Goldilocks Planet.

A JLG Gold Standard Selection A Kirkus Best Picture Book of 2021 FOUR STARRED REVIEWS FOR THE LOST PACKAGE: A delightful tale.--Booklist, starred review *Quietly, beautifully told, and deeply satisfying.--Kirkus Reviews, starred review * The richness of the tale lies in subtly textured watercolor illustrations by Lanan (The Fisherman & the Whale), which poignantly portray a broad range of settings, from gritty urban streets shimmering with rain to snow-swept terrains to a desolate gas station.--Publishers Weekly, starred review *Both informative and inspiring, The Lost Package celebrates surprising connections that can happen when what's lost gets found.--Shelf Awareness, starred review