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April 2018 Debut of the Month
Sarah Jacoby’s beautiful book is proof that picture books can cover the most profound subjects in ways that speak to readers of all ages. Nothing less than the passage of time is the subject of Forever or a Day, how it can go at different speeds, and what’s important for us all to understand.
The story is delivered through the eyes of a young child, short, lyrical lines of text beneath elegant watercolour illustrations of family life, first in the city, then in the countryside on a trip to see the grandparents. Images of the daily commute, and holiday train journeys illustrate time’s different speeds, alongside beautiful scenes of sunrises, sunsets and night skies.
Time can be a drum beat, a whisker twitch, lost or found, and the answer to the question ‘Can we stay longer?’ is ‘I love the time I have with you.’ A rich, moving meditation on an eternally absorbing question, this is a book to keep forever.
Reviewed by Andrea ReeceAndrea Reece has spent almost her entire working life in children’s books, first as publisher, latterly as consultant, project manager and critic.
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Simple, Profound, and Truly BeautifulRead 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."e;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."e;-Kirkus ReviewsA timeless beauty: Sarah Jacoby's illustrations have won countless awards.
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Forever or a Day Synopsis
Simple, Profound, and Truly BeautifulRead 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."e;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."e;-Kirkus ReviewsA 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."e;This book about time feels timeless. On each page I was transfixed by its enchanting images and poetic prose."e;-Lane Smith, Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Grandpa Green and It's a BookAn 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 "e
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- It's time the world discovers the ethereal brilliance of Sarah Jacoby."e
- -Zachariah OHora, illustrator of the New York Times bestseller Wolfie the BunnyIf 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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Chronicle Books LLC |
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Sarah Jacoby Press Reviews
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
This book is a glittering, thoughtful journey into the meaning of what makes time so special. - Julia Denos, creator of Swatch: The Girl Who Loved Color
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
Forever or a Day is a timeless beauty. - Christian Robinson, New York Times best-selling and Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator of Last Stop on Market Street
It's time the world discovers the ethereal brilliance of Sarah Jacoby. - Zachariah OHora, illustrator of the New York Times bestseller Wolfie the Bunny
Poetic, mysterious, and beautifully illustrated. Unlike anything else. - Carson Ellis, Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Du Iz Tak? and Home
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
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
About Sarah Jacoby
Sarah Jacoby's illustrations have won awards from the Society of Illustrators (Gold Medal), Creative Quarterly, and Communication Arts. This is her first book as both author and illustrator. She lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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