{"product_id":"the-clock-pam-fong-hardcover","title":"The Clock -- Pam Fong, Hardcover","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn artful \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003enonfiction \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eode to the beauty and magic of second chances. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In early twentieth-century Paris, a new train station--the Gare d'Orsay--was a marvel to everyone who saw it. With stunning architecture and the first trains to be powered by electricity, the station welcomed the world. At the heart of the station was a brilliant clock that hung high above the crowds. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The clock was essential in keeping the station humming. It was as beautiful as it was important. Until it was not. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Paris expanded and soon outgrew the station. The crowds moved elsewhere, and the clock was abandoned. But memories are strong, and a love of beauty remains. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this poignant account of the transformation of a Paris train station into the world-class Musée d'Orsay (Orsay Museum), Pam Fong invites readers to experience the decades-long journey of a resilient clock, and to discover a lasting truth--there is always time for second chances.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Pam Fong\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Union Square Kids\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/14\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781454955009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePam Fong\u003c\/b\u003e is the author and illustrator of \u003ci\u003eHedgehog and the Log\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRou and the Great Race\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOnce Upon a Forest\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eA Spark in the Dark\u003c\/i\u003e. After decades working in the art world, Pam is now committed to the important work of creating timeless picture books. She earned a degree in Visual Arts from the University of California, San Diego, and a Master of Arts Management from Carnegie Mellon University. She lives in San Diego, CA, with her family. She invites you to visit her online at www.pamfong.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pam Fong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46842055393508,"sku":"9781454955009","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9781454955009.jpg?v=1760468099","url":"https:\/\/bookandmortar.com\/products\/the-clock-pam-fong-hardcover","provider":"BookandMortar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}