All of a Sudden and Forever [eBook - NC Digital Library] : Help and Healing after the Oklahoma City Bombing

ISBN 9781541526693 (lb : alk. paper)ISBN 9781541560987 (eb pdf)One April morning in Oklahoma City, something terrible happened. A man parked a truck in front of a big building. Inside that truck was a bomb. The bomb exploded.People were hurt. And killed. But that was not the end of the story.Those 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 began to heal as well. It grew new leaves. It produced seeds. It offered solace to those in Oklahoma City—and to those around the country and the world looking for ways to recover.This moving remembrance from award-winning author Chris Barton and debut illustrator Nicole Xu commemorates what was lost and offers hope for the future.ISBN : 9781541560987 A profoundly moving nonfiction picture book about tragedy, hope, and healing from award-winning author Chris Barton. Sometimes bad things happen, and you have to tell everyone. Sometimes terrible things happen, and everybody knows. 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. Those 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. Released to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing, this book commemorates what was lost and offers hope for the future. "[A] sensitively written and thoughtfully illustrated resource."—starred, School Library Journal "An affecting story of loss . . ."—starred, Kirkus Reviews On April 19, 1995, A Man Parked A Truck In Front Of The Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building In Oklahoma City. Inside That Truck Was A Bomb. The Bomb Exploded; People Were Killed And Hurt. But That Is Not The End Of The Story. Those Who Survived Began To Share Their Experiences And Heal. Near The Site Of The Bomb Blast, An American Elm Tree Began To Heal As Well. It Grew New Leaves And Produced Seeds. Renamed The Survivor Tree, It Was Moved To The Grounds Of The Memorial As A Symbol Of Strength And Resilience. The Survivor Tree Continues To Offer Solace To People In Oklahoma City--and To People Around The World Grappling With Tragedy And Loss. Released To Coincide With The 25th Anniversary Of The Oklahoma City Bombing, This Nonfiction Picture Book From Award-winning Author Chris Barton And Debut Illustrator Nicole Xu Commemorates What Was Lost And Offers Hope For The Future. A profoundly moving nonfiction picture book about tragedy, hope, and healing from the award-winning author. Sometimes bad things happen, and you have to tell everyone. Sometimes terrible things happen, and everybody knows. 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. Those 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. Released to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing, this book commemorates what was lost and offers hope for the future Cover Front Flap Title Page Dedication Author’s Note Illustrator’s Note Research Materials and Interview Subjects Recommended Reading Other Recommended Resources Copyright Information Photo Acknowledgments Back Flap Back Cover