Forever or a Day
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- $11.99
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
Simple, Profound, and Truly Beautiful
Read with your children: Whether you’re looking for baby books, children’s books, toddler books, preschool books, or just kids' books in general, 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.
"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 timeless beauty: Sarah Jacoby’s illustrations have won countless awards. In Forever or a Day, she shares her talents with you and your children, bringing you into a creative world full of artistry and charm.
"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
An ethereal exploration of time: Forever or a Day is a celebration of cherished moments with loved ones. This gorgous picture book is for any child who's ever asked "can we stay longer?"
"It's time the world discovers the ethereal brilliance of Sarah Jacoby."—Zachariah OHora, illustrator of the New York Times bestseller Wolfie the Bunny
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
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Jacoby's debut, a meditation on the nature of time ("The more you try to hold it the better it hides . Where does it go?"), unfolds along with a visual story of a family's visit to a cherished set of grandparents. Two parents and their young son set out from the city, joining the grandparents for a day that starts at the beach, continues with fishing off a dock, and ends under a starry sky around a campfire. Goodbye hugs are exchanged as Jacoby voices a clear-eyed truth about time ("We've only got what we've got"), then offers a warm postscript: "I love the time I have with you." Dry-brushed watercolor-and-pastel images survey sweeping views of cityscapes and country forests, but offer fine detail as well: brilliant dawn breaking in the narrow space between two dark buildings ("If you look closely you can see it"), ripples in the water, a shooting star over the forest. The family's regard for each other is felt on every page. It's really two stories: one about time, and another one about love. Ages 3 5.
