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A Thousand Years

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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... Read More
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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.

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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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