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The Busy Bridge That Got Its Break Kindle Edition

by Shane Svorec (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
5.0 out of 5 stars 44 ratings

When a famous bridge is scheduled to be torn down and replaced, people from all over gather to honor the beloved landmark. But to one woman, once a little girl, it's more than just a bridge. It's a friendly face and comforting structure she grew up caring about. When the busy bridge came down, she said farewell to her old friend before it got the break it deserved.

The Busy Bridge is a poetic book that shows the history of a bridge that outlasted its predicted life span, carried more weight than it was designed to, and even claimed the fame of being the longest bridge in the state. Though a new bridge with a new name took its place, it will always be referred to as the Tappan Zee Bridge.

A story creatively written for readers of all ages; discover how one bridge brought people together, carried physical and emotional "tolls," and reminded travelers they were loved.

A heartwarming story that demonstrates how a simple smile or act of kindness can change a person's life.

A true story about a real bridge.

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  1. Print length
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  4. Publication date
    July 21, 2022
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  • "A heartwarming story that teaches children of all ages a simple yet profound truth; it's not WHAT we look at that matters; it's the lens we use when we SEE and experience it. The little girl views the bridge with her heart, and it's from this loving perspective of awe that she is able to experience its majesty and magic." Debbie Maron, Certified Professional Life Coach, CPLC

  • "Shane captures the true spirit and history of the Tappan Zee Bridge, along with the affection so many felt for it, in this book that readers of all ages can appreciate and learn from." Mike Lawler, New York State Assemblyman

  • "Author Shane Svorec's book The Busy Bridge That Got Its Break is pure and joyous and celebratory. Written for children, it begins as a rhythmic telling of the author's childhood connection to the busy Tappan Zee Bridge, a structure she and her family traveled regularly. Svorec's words capture the wonders of sights and sounds seen and heard from the backseat of the family car in a way imaginative young readers will appreciate as they contemplate their own special connections made. Life changes, though-a reality that plays into the storyline of the book as, years later, the bridge is eventually deemed too old and unfit to continue its work. And yet, beautiful things often come from change, one of the important life lessons the author leaves young readers to learn. The Busy Bridge is a creatively written book with a message that is enhanced by beautiful illustrations throughout, as well as age-appropriate questions to foster meaningful discussions with children. This is a truly special work that will be appreciated by parents, educators, caregivers-anyone who shapes young minds." Official NFAA Review

  • "A reflective tribute to an iconic bridge with a touching story of growth, change, and the power of giving back to the environment. This beautifully illustrated book shows a child's connection to the world around her and her observations of the burdens carried by others through time. It shows change, hope, and repurpose in a constantly changing world." Helena Fotopoulos, LPC Licensed Professional Counselor Mental Health Clinician hsfcounselor.com
  • "My favorite part was when the bridge gave people hope." Student at Windy Ridge School

About the Author

Shane Svorec is a lifelong writer, mental health advocate, and crisis intervention worker. Her humanitarian efforts span many organizations and missions, and her readers feel the pursuit of truth, understanding, and compassion in her writing. Shane resides in New Jersey with her husband, three children, rescue dogs, and chickens. She is an award-winning author of the number one new release, Broken Little Believer. www.shanesvorec.com

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B6SKMNV8
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 21, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 19.9 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 46 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8885830775
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer Reviews:
    5.0 out of 5 stars 44 ratings

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Shane Svorec

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Shane Svorec is a lifelong writer and author who currently resides in New Jersey, along with her husband, three children, rescue dogs, and chickens.

Best described as a traveling gypsy with the heart of a hippie and the faith of a missionary, Shane uses her hardships to connect, inspire and encourage others. Refusing to allow her past or circumstances to define her, she searches for the light in dark times and shows others how they can do the same.

Having traveled across the country as a child, she’s lived in more places than she can count and has stories to connect them all like destination dots on a map. Shane writes with such colorful and palpable descriptions; readers feel they can see the world through the back seat of a VW bus along with her. She credits her unconventional and adventurous upbringing for becoming an observant, resilient, flexible, brave, and empathetic woman and honest writer.

Once a child of the state, who later became a foster parent, Shane has made it her life mission to advocate for those without a voice. Using her many life experiences to connect with others, her writing reaches and touches readers of all ages.

A proud mother, animal lover, believer in angels, and faith-filled woman, she is highly involved in her community, an active member of her church, public servant, member of her local Board of Education, mental health and crisis intervention worker, perpetual peacemaker, and kindness spreader.

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Customers find this children's book easy to read and suitable for both young and experienced minds, with a heartwarming story that conveys messages of hope and encouragement. The book features gorgeous illustrations, and customers praise the author's writing style.

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23 customers mention "Readability"23 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and suitable for both young and experienced minds, making it a great children's book on history.

"...This is the message our children need to hear. What a great lesson for all of us. Such a positive message with a sweet story...." Read more

"Shane's book is charming, educational, and thoughtful. I love the concept of the book...." Read more

"...The illustrations are gorgeous, and the story is fantastic. Great for everyone." Read more

"Such a great children's book... but really something for all ages; especially anyone familiar with the Tappan Zee Bridge...." Read more

13 customers mention "Message"13 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's message inspiring and thoughtful, with one customer noting how it emphasizes the power of appreciating people, while another mentions it contains valuable life lessons.

"...take from this story such as being kind to others and the power of appreciating the people and things around us...." Read more

"...What a great lesson for all of us. Such a positive message with a sweet story. This book sends messages of hope and seeing the “light.”..." Read more

"...At times, we all can get discouraged, so the message on the bridge is compelling and empowering. "Life is worth living." Never lose hope...." Read more

"...Love the background information at the end. Great pictures. This one will stay in the collection for future generations." Read more

12 customers mention "Story quality"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's story heartwarming and sweet, with one customer particularly appreciating its focus on the Tappan Zee Bridge.

""The Busy Bridge That Got Its Break" is a creatively written, true story about a thoughtful, caring young girl..." Read more

"...They were all engaged and enjoyed the story. I believe they understood the message to look for the smiles, to slow down and enjoy the moments...." Read more

"The Busy Bridge that got it's Break is a heartwarming story about a young girl's view of a bridge that meant more to her than meets the eye...." Read more

"...Then, the real story in which Shane combines facts from our lives with the bridge story. How cool is that? I really like the idea...." Read more

9 customers mention "Visual quality"9 positive0 negative

Customers love the gorgeous illustrations in the book, with one noting that beauty comes from within.

"...will relate to the curiosity of the girl and will enjoy the colorful illustrations that compliment the story and bring her observations to life...." Read more

"...The illustrations in this book were beautiful and depicted the story perfectly...." Read more

"...The illustrations are gorgeous, and the story is fantastic. Great for everyone." Read more

"...Love the background information at the end. Great pictures. This one will stay in the collection for future generations." Read more

7 customers mention "Author quality"7 positive0 negative

Customers praise the author's work, with one noting their creative writing style and another highlighting their optimistic approach.

""The Busy Bridge That Got Its Break" is a creatively written, true story about a thoughtful, caring young girl..." Read more

"...But both books share what is at the core of this optimistic author: goodness and hope...." Read more

"...Shane is a very talented author…….great job today and great book." Read more

"This amazing author knows how to capture you no matter what age. She’s a great story teller and is amazing with words." Read more

A story with a meaning
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A story with a meaning
Shane's book is charming, educational, and thoughtful. I love the concept of the book. It is a story about a significant bridge, the rise and the fall. Then, the real story in which Shane combines facts from our lives with the bridge story. How cool is that? I really like the idea. A story that teaches our children a lesson they can apply to life. At times, we all can get discouraged, so the message on the bridge is compelling and empowering. "Life is worth living." Never lose hope. Whatever you deal it, it shall pass, and the sun will rise again. Simple but powerful. I can visualize a parent or a grandparent with their child reading and discussing the story's meaning—a must-read for anyone.
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  • Joanna Connors
    5.0 out of 5 stars A heartwarming story for all ages!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2022
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    "The Busy Bridge That Got Its Break" is a creatively written, true story about a thoughtful, caring young girl (the author, who matured into a thoughtful and caring woman) and the significance of an important landmark, the Tappan Zee Bridge. Young readers will relate to the curiosity of the girl and will enjoy the colorful illustrations that compliment the story and bring her observations to life. More experienced readers will also appreciate learning about the history of the original bridge. Most importantly, all readers will benefit from the lessons they can take from this story such as being kind to others and the power of appreciating the people and things around us. As someone who grew up traveling on that bridge many a times, I never knew the background story of it until now. I loved this book and its messages, and I would recommend it to readers of all ages!
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  • Rod Kennedy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Shane Svorec’s Author Visit
    Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2023
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    Yesterdays author visit was amazing. Shane was fabulous with our group of 120 third and fourth graders. They were all engaged and enjoyed the story. I believe they understood the message to look for the smiles, to slow down and enjoy the moments. I loved the way Shane talked about feelings, being sad, and how a smile can help all of us. This is the message our children need to hear. What a great lesson for all of us. Such a positive message with a sweet story. This book sends messages of hope and seeing the “light.” The world needs more of this! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️A great children’s book on the history and story behind The Tappan Zee Bridge.
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  • Karla M. Burke
    5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming & great for all ages
    Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2023
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    The Busy Bridge that got it's Break is a heartwarming story about a young girl's view of a bridge that meant more to her than meets the eye. This book helps us understand how an object or structure can have a deeper meaning to us than others, because we all form attachments /sympathize differently. The illustrations in this book were beautiful and depicted the story perfectly. This book brought The Tappan Zee Bridge to life & I learned some history about the bridge also. I would recommend this book to all young & old.
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  • Luminita Laflash
    5.0 out of 5 stars A story with a meaning
    Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2023
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    Shane's book is charming, educational, and thoughtful. I love the concept of the book. It is a story about a significant bridge, the rise and the fall. Then, the real story in which Shane combines facts from our lives with the bridge story. How cool is that? I really like the idea. A story that teaches our children a lesson they can apply to life. At times, we all can get discouraged, so the message on the bridge is compelling and empowering. "Life is worth living." Never lose hope. Whatever you deal it, it shall pass, and the sun will rise again. Simple but powerful. I can visualize a parent or a grandparent with their child reading and discussing the story's meaning—a must-read for anyone.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    A story with a meaning

    Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2023
    Shane's book is charming, educational, and thoughtful. I love the concept of the book. It is a story about a significant bridge, the rise and the fall. Then, the real story in which Shane combines facts from our lives with the bridge story. How cool is that? I really like the idea. A story that teaches our children a lesson they can apply to life. At times, we all can get discouraged, so the message on the bridge is compelling and empowering. "Life is worth living." Never lose hope. Whatever you deal it, it shall pass, and the sun will rise again. Simple but powerful. I can visualize a parent or a grandparent with their child reading and discussing the story's meaning—a must-read for anyone.
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  • Carla
    5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent story for ALL ages.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2022
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    This story about a bridge is also about love, kindness, and giving more than you ever receive.
    I loved that the back of the book has a more adult true-life story of the author, Shane, and the bridge. What happened to the bridge, and what the bridge represents?
    The illustrations are gorgeous, and the story is fantastic. Great for everyone.
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    Carla
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    An excellent story for ALL ages.

    Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2022
    This story about a bridge is also about love, kindness, and giving more than you ever receive.
    I loved that the back of the book has a more adult true-life story of the author, Shane, and the bridge. What happened to the bridge, and what the bridge represents?
    The illustrations are gorgeous, and the story is fantastic. Great for everyone.
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  • MT MP
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great children's book
    Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2023
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    Such a great children's book... but really something for all ages; especially anyone familiar with the Tappan Zee Bridge. Love the background information at the end. Great pictures. This one will stay in the collection for future generations.
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  • Sharon S
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and thoughtful read for all ages
    Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2022
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    The Busy Bridge that Got its Break is a story of admiration/support from a child as she sees the bridge as being more. The little girl feels compassion for an inanimate object, worried on how it will get rest from its daily grind. It teaches us to “pause” and remember all things/people/situations have a purpose and leave us with an impression. Great read for both young and experienced minds.
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  • William McEwen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Charming and Original
    Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2022
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    The Busy Bridge That Got Its Break is a charming story of a girl and her personal affection for a local bridge. The bridge becomes much more than a span across a river; it is a friend she cares for.

    It’s easy to get caught up in the girl’s imagination as the bridge takes on a special significance that stays with her long into adulthood. It’s possible you may identify with this story and have a special landmark of your own that you admired over a lifetime -- a willow tree, or a statue, perhaps.

    Svorec’s new tale is a different direction compared to her first book, the riveting, deeply personal story Broken Little Believer. But both books share what is at the core of this optimistic author: goodness and hope.

    The illustrations by Graziella Miligi support the story nicely and have a little of an Eric Carle feel to them.
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