Forever or a Day: (Children's Picture Book for Babies and Toddlers, Preschool Book)

Author: Jacoby, Sarah

Edition: Illustrated

Format: Picture Book

Number Of Pages: 40

Details:

"This contemplative, almost meditative, book makes for a good read with the children in your life for whom you like to give your own time."

— Kirkus Reviews

Simple, profound, and truly beautiful, this imaginative book is for everyone: parents who treasure each second with their child, even the longest ones; children learning to navigate the world and its strangeness; designers and librarians looking for a lyrical story time book that leaves kids wondering. Forever or a Day is a great read for the whole family. Gather around on the couch or have some one-on-one time with this incredible story. • Thought-provoking themes for readers of any age • Beautiful picture book with illustrations by award-winning artist Sarah Jacoby If you liked Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak or What Do You Do With an Idea by Kobi Yamada and Mae Besom, you'll love Forever or a Day. This book is a great read for: • The whole family • Kids learning about the concept of time • Parents • Librarians

Reviews:

"A stunning book, which reveals more and more beauty with every read." -Brendan Wenzel, Caldecott-Honor winning illustrator of They All Saw a Cat

"Sarah Jacoby's tremendous talents as an illustrator are obvious at a glance. But take some time with her words, and celebrate the arrival of a great new picture book writer." -Mac Barnett, author of the Caldecott-Honor winners Sam Dave Dig a Hole and Extra Yarn

"The point of this enchanted debut is that 'we've only got what we've got, and our time with each other is the best time!'"

— NPR Best Books of the Year

"This book about time feels timeless. On each page I was transfixed by its enchanting images and poetic prose." -Lane Smith, Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Grandpa Green and It's a Book"The book is quietly magical. I think I held my breath from beginning to end while I waited for your landing. It's a perfect ten. What a lovely way to express foreverness in all of its importance." -Shadra Strickland, illustrator of Loving Vs. Virginia"Children will appreciate the evocative words, the engaging artwork, and the feelings that passing time evokes, both happy and sad."-Booklist"It's about being present and spending time together with loved ones and making meaningful moments now." --Good Reads with Ronna"This contemplative, almost meditative, book makes for a good one-on-one lap-time read with the children in your life for whom you like to give your own time." --Kirkus Reviews"A lovely lap book, exceptionally well-suited for intergenerational sharing again and again." -School Library Journal, starred review"Poetic, mysterious, and beautifully illustrated. Unlike anything else." -Carson Ellis, Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Du Iz Tak? and Home"This is such a beautiful book. Simultaneously captures the vastness of time and space and the intimacy of the present moment with both humor and grace. Read this book with someone you love." -Corinna Luyken, creator of The Book of Mistakes"Big questions, simply put and answered. as well as they can be." - Kirkus Reviews"Sarah Jacoby's ethereal exploration of time rushes like a passing train, shimmers like a setting sun and allows us, just for a moment, to appreciate the beauty of standing still." - Sophie Blackall, Caldecott Medal-winning and New York Times-bestselling illustrator of Finding Winnie"In Jacoby's elegant debut, time is both a riddle and a poem:

"Perhaps it is a ghost/ it can come and go/ and you never even notice it was there," she writes. Her soft illustrations, in lovely sunrise, sunset and moonlight colors, capture both wide-open spaces and the enduring bonds of family love." - The New York Times"It's one special book that families will want to read over and over again." --Booking Mama"It's really two stories: one about time, and another one about love." -Publishers Weekly, starred review"Forever or a Day is a timeless beauty." -Christian Robinson, New York Times best-selling and Caldecott Ho...

EAN: 9781452164632

Release Date: 27-03-2018

Languages: English

Item Note: Readable book with typical wear and small creases. Part of cover is torn. Has a remainder mark. Hardcover Used - Good 2018First Edition

Item Condition: UsedGood

Binding: Hardcover