"The Printer" by Myron Uhlberg is a touching story set in the early 20th century, revolving around a young boy named Billy who dreams of becoming a printer like his father. Living in a close-knit Jewish community, Billy admires his father's work and the artistry of printing. However, he faces the challenges of growing up, navigating family responsibilities, and discovering his own identity. The narrative beautifully captures themes of aspiration, craftsmanship, and familial bonds as Billy learns about the power of words and the importance of following one’s passion despite obstacles. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2009 by Peachtree Publishers, U. S. .

Henri Sorensen is a Danish artist who has illustrated over 20 books for children, including I Love You As Much . , The Yellow Star: The Legend of King Christian X of Denmark ; and Christmas in the Trenches . His work can be found in The Very Best Children's Book Illustration, published by the Society of Illustrators. He lives in Risskov, Denmark, with his wife and two daughters. Myron Uhlberg was the firstborn of deaf parents in a time before television, and he developed an early love for the magic of words. He is now a full-time writer living in California. His grandmother introduced him to the 'mad dog' that inspired this book. Lydia Monks was born in England and currently lives in London. She has an honours degree in illustration from Kingston University, Surrey. Lydia has worked for newspapers and magazines and has illustrated many children's books.