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.
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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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.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Forever or a Day and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
Forever or a Day features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, Debuts of the Month, Recommended Children's eBooks, Featured Books for 3+ readers
Hardback, Ebook. £9.99. Digital. Available Immediately. Country restrictions apply..
Forever or a Day was written by Sarah Jacoby and published by Chronicle Books LLC
£9.99. Digital. Available Immediately. Country restrictions apply..