Before, Now

Ava's life is depicted through a series of opposites as she transitions from girlhood to grandmotherhood, showcasing the constancy of family connections across generations.

About the author

Daniel Salmieri

Summary

Follow the story of a child from babyhood to parenthood in this moving book about family connections, time, and opposites—a lyrical classic in the making from the acclaimed illustrator of the #1 New York Times bestselling Dragons Love Tacos.

Ava’s world is full of opposites: colorful sneakers on a gray sidewalk, thick books made up of thin sheets of paper, and dreams of huge spaces in her small head. Together, these opposites depict a full and impactful life, as Ava moves from girl to student to scientist, from daughter to mother to grandmother. While years pass and some things change, there is even more that is constant in this visually rich, soothing portrait of family connection through the generations.

You'll want to cozy up and read this touching, beautiful book together with the children in your life. And as a celebration of personal and family milestones, it's a perfect gift for baby showers and graduations.

Product details

• Authors: Daniel Salmieri, Salmieri Daniel
• Assisted by: Salmieri Daniel (Illustration)
• Publisher: Random House N.Y.
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 7
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 06.06.2023
• EAN: 9780593461976
• ISBN: 978-0-593-46197-6
• Dimensions: 257 mm x 256 mm x 11 mm
• Weight: 498 g
• Illustrations: FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books; JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Multigenerational, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / New Experience, JUVENILE FICTION / Concepts / Opposites, General fiction (Children's / Teenage), Family & home stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Early Learning: Opposites, Early years: opposites