Cover of The Lost Package

The Lost Package

Written by Richard Ho, illustrated by Jessica Lanan
Roaring Brook Press, 2021
ISBN: 9781250231352

A lot can happen between the post office and the destination.

A little package gets lost on the way to the airport. But with a little bit of luck--and a lot of serendipity--it might just find a new route to its destination...

This heartwarming story offers a behind the scenes look at what happens at the post office.

Awards & Recognition

  • A Junior Library Guild selection
  • American Library Association Notable book, 2022
  • A Kirkus Best Picture Book of 2021
  • A Chicago Public Library Best Picture Book of 2021
  • Featured in the Society of Illustrators Original Art Exhibition, 2021

Praise

“This sweetly simple, understated story is emotionally rich, a warm paean to the power of connections.”

Kirkus, Starred Review

“Ho’s moving story uses less than 200 [...] to trace a package’s journey across the United States. But the pictures depict far more than its trip: a parent and child’s drive across the variable U.S. landscape, a long-distance relationship, and budding new friendships.”

Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

“Lanan's stellar artistry gorgeously amplifies the USPS's sophisticated processes, while simultaneously enhancing the personal links [...] Both informative and inspiring, The Lost Package celebrates surprising connections that can happen when what's lost gets found.”

Shelf Awareness, Starred Review

“Appealing illustrations portray the post office's credo “that neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night” will interfere with the package reaching its final destination. [...] A delightful tale.”

Booklist, Starred Review

Classroom Resources

Articles and Downloadables

🖍️ Coloring Page

Free to print and share in your classroom or at home.

🎤 Interview with Richard ho

Author interview with Richard Ho about writing the book.

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