A Thousand Years
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A Thousand Years
A Thousand Years
Christina Perri teams up with New York Times bestselling illustrator Joy Hwang Ruiz to turn her hit song 'A Thousand Years' into a tender picture book on motherhood.
A Thousand Years by Christina Perri is brought to life as a tender picture book on motherhood, featuring illustrations by New York Times bestselling illustrator Joy Hwang Ruiz.
I have spent every day waiting for you.
Darling, don't be afraid.
I have loved you for a thousand years.
I'll love you for a thousand more.
This ode from parent to child transforms the lyrics of the beloved song into a touching reminder that a mother's love is eternal. As a child steps boldly into the world, her mother watches, both embracing change with courage and maintaining a love that evolves with time.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780593622599
Publisher: Penguin USA
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 April 2025
Country: United States
Imprint: Viking Books for Young Readers
Illustration: FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Joy Hwang Ruiz
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 8.0mm
Width: 287.0mm
Height: 226.0mm
Weight: 391g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Christina Perri is a multi-platinum singer-songwriter who earned critical acclaim and an increasingly fervent fan following since her 2011 debut, Lovestrong. She's released two lullaby albums and has more on the way. Joy Hwang Ruiz enjoys capturing the magical and fleeting moments of parenthood as she tries to figure out what it's all about. Her illustrations celebrate love in families and embrace inclusivity. She lives with her husband and two daughters in Southern California.
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