One Day
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One Day
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One Day
In this heartfelt mother's ode to her baby boy, she shares her hopes and dreams for him as she envisions him exploring the world and blazing his own trail.
"An affirming and enchanting love letter from parent to child." — Kirkus (starred review)
"The heartfelt title will be welcomed by new parents as the narrator voices the universal dream of wishing the best in life for their newborn." — Booklist
"It’s cozy and hopeful in all the best ways." — Publishers Weekly
A 4-star Common Sense Selection recipient for Books
From New York Times bestselling Joanna Ho, author of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners and Eyes that Speak to the Stars, comes a heartfelt picture book about the depths of a mother’s love. One Day is a mother’s ode to her baby boy—she shares her hopes and dreams for her son as she envisions him exploring the world.
Her son will be courageous and kind, powerful and curious, and blaze his own trail. He will know that it is okay to cry, or be scared, or uncertain. Above all, he will know that he is more than enough exactly as he is.
An extraordinary gift for Mother’s Day and loved ones everywhere.
One day,
Your hair will tumble across your head
As you embark on adventures
Life will pull tears that
Roll like rivers over your cheeks
Let them roll, sweet boy
Softness is a sign of strength
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
One Day by Joanna Ho receives high praise, described as a touching love letter from parent to child by Kirkus Reviews. Booklist highlights it as a heartfelt choice, particularly cherished by new parents for its universal theme of dreaming the best for their newborn. Publishers Weekly notes the book's cosy and hopeful nature, making it a comforting read.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780063056923
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 30 March 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: HarperCollins
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Faith Pray
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 254.0mm
Height: 254.0mm
Weight: 440g
Pages: 40
About the Author
Joanna Ho is the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners; Eyes that Speak to the Stars; Playing at the Border: A Story of Yo-Yo Ma; One Day; Say My Name; and The Silence that Binds Us, which received the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature, Young Adult Honor. She has been an English teacher, a dean, a vice principal, and a professional development mastermind. Her passion for equity in books and education is matched only by her love of homemade chocolate chip cookies, outdoor adventures, and dance parties with her kids. Visit her at joannahowrites.com.
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