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Ideal for young children and families seeking a gentle celebration of living in the moment, perfect for reading aloud and group sharing.
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See moreNow is a clever and lively picture book about enjoying life's moments.
Now is a clever and lively picture book about enjoying life's moments.
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This is my favourite cloud... because it's the one I am watching.
This is my favourite tree... because it's the one where I'm swinging.
This is my favourite tooth... because it's the one that is missing.
Follow a little girl as she takes you on a tour through all of her favourite things, from the holes she digs to the hugs she gives in Now, a clever and poignant picture book by award-winning artist Antoinette Portis.
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FIVE STARRED REVIEWS FOR NOW!
Portis perfectly captures the magic of how children experience the world, combining simplicity with depth. Kirkus describes it as "exuberant and quiet, simple and complex, and extremely satisfying." Horn Book calls it "thoughtful without being preachy and meditative without being boring." School Library Journal finds it "an absolute charmer" that encourages adults to notice the world. Shelf Awareness and Booklist praise it as "sweet, charming and destined to be a favourite" and "perfect for one-on-one sharing."
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ISBN: 9781626721371
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 11 July 2017
Country: United States
Imprint: First Second
Illustration: full color illustrations throughout
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 217.0mm
Height: 265.0mm
Weight: 411g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Antoinette Portis attended the UCLA School of Fine Arts and is a former creative director at Disney Consumer Products. She lives in Studio City, California.
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