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Apart, Together

A Book about Transformation
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Apart, Together by Linda Booth Sweeney is a heartwarming children's book that explores the experiences of a diverse group of children during the COVID-19 pandemic. It illuminates the themes of resilience, connection, and hope as the characters navigate changes and challenges in their lives while sharing moments of joy and discovery amidst uncertainty.
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Format: Hardback
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This book may appeal to you if you appreciate stories that explore themes of connection and empathy, especially in times when individuals are separated by distance. It offers young readers a comforting perspective on togetherness and resilience, making it a commendable choice for fostering understanding and empathy in children.

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Apart, Together

This bold, surprising picture book demonstrates the magic of everyday transformations (and introduces cause-and-effect) for the youngest readers.

What happens when 1+1 equals . something other than 2?

Apart, blue is blue and yellow is yellow .

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

This bold, surprising picture book demonstrates the magic of everyday transformations (and introduces cause-and-effect) for the youngest readers.

What happens when 1+1 equals . . . something other than 2?

Apart, Together, blue is blue and yellow is yellow . . . but together they make green. Bees and flowers together make honey. Soap and water become foam!

With playful art and a simple, lyrical structure, this picture book is a delightful read-aloud and the perfect way to talk about all the wonderful ways that, so often, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

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?

Apart, Together is praised as an engaging read-aloud that helps young readers understand their place within a broader community, making complex ideas accessible. It's described as a thoughtful reflection on how distinct entities can create new wholes, offering comfort to children experiencing changes in their families or lives.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780063264618

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 December 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Balzer and Bray

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Ariel Rutland

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 397g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Linda Booth Sweeney is a writer, educator, game maker, and trampoline jumper who writes fiction and nonfiction for children and adults. Her picture books include Monument Maker: Daniel Chester French and the Lincoln Memorial, When the Snow Falls, and When the Wind Blows. She lives in Boston, Massachusetts. You can visit her online at lindaboothsweeney.com. Ariel Rutland is an award-winning designer and illustrator whose work focuses on themes of nature, curiosity, humor, and beauty in everyday objects. Apart, Together is her first book. When she isn't drawing and designing, she can be found playing in the backyard with her three young boys and husband in Yardley, Pennsylvania. You can visit her online at arielrutland.com.

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