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An ode to the way memories allow us to be in many places at once, Also is a powerful exploration of being present as well as looking back. Perfect for Mother's Day, birthdays, or graduation, this modern classic is by Ezra Jack Keats Honor-winner E. B. Goodale.
A moving story that follows one family through generations of time spent together and shows readers that memories allow us to connect to the past, the present, and also each other.
This gorgeously illustrated book explores the power of memory, teaches children subtle lessons about the passing of time, and celebrates the cherished bonds we share with those we love.
Perfect for reading together every day, or for giving on occasions like graduation, Mother's Day, and birthdays.
About the author
E. B. Goodale is the author/illustrator of Under the Lilacs, her debut, which was published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in Spring 2020. She has also illustrated several other picture books including Windowsand Here and Now, both by author Julia Denos. Visit her at www.ebgoodale.com, on Twitter: @ebgoodale and on Instagram: @ebgoodaleE. B. Goodale is the author/illustrator of Under the Lilacs, her debut, which was published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in Spring 2020. She has also illustrated several other picture books including Windowsand Here and Now, both by author Julia Denos. Visit her at www.ebgoodale.com, on Twitter: @ebgoodale and on Instagram: @ebgoodale
Summary
An ode to the way memories allow us to be in many places at once, Also is a powerful exploration of being present as well as looking back. Perfect for Mother’s Day, birthdays, or graduation, this modern classic is by Ezra Jack Keats Honor winner E. B. Goodale.
A moving story that follows one family through generations of time spent together and shows readers that memories allow us to connect to the past, the present, and also each other.
This gorgeously illustrated book explores the power of memory, teaches children subtle lessons about the passing of time, and celebrates the cherished bonds we share with those we love.
Perfect for reading together every day or for giving on occasions like graduation, Mother's Day, and birthdays.
Perfect for:
- Read-alouds with parents, grandparents, and librarians.
- Gifts for graduation, Mother's Day, and birthdays.
- Any reader who has experienced a transition and is looking to find comfort in happy memories.
- Fans of Last Stop on Market Street, Blackout, The Hello, Goodbye Window, and Owl Moon.
Don’t miss other titles by E. B. Goodale:- The Moon Remembers
- Under the Lilacs
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★ "A moving treatise on how the past and present intertwine.... Goodale tackles what can be a complex topic and presents it in an accessible, approachable manner for young readers.... A multigenerational masterpiece."—School Library Journal, STARRED review
"A gentle rumination on space and time, memory, and the enduring love of family."—The Horn Book
"A simple but profound meditation on memory and its power to foster continuity and connectedness."—Kirkus
