Summary
When her mom has to work far away, a young girl holds on to the memory of her mother’s unwavering love and dreams of their reunion. This heartwarming story delves into the challenges of having a working parent and the courage it takes to be apart from your loved ones.
“We are like snails: brave adventurers. They carry their homes on their backs and in their hearts. And they leave traces of themselves wherever they go.”
A young girl and her mom move often from city to city, alw…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798217028283 |
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| Author: | Nan Cao |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House USA Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 31 March 2026 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 254mm x 254mm |
| Audience Age: | 4-8 |
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Critics Review
“A touching celebration of the love between parent and child, even during time apart, and especially good for children who may be experiencing separation.” —School Library Journal
“An affectionate ode to parental devotion in challenging circumstances.” —Kirkus Reviews
“An empathetic and accessible selection for kids with a nomadic life, be it by choice or necessity, or those who are dealing with being temporarily separated from a parent.” —The Bulletin
“Inseparable bonds between loved ones go the distance in this moving and reassuring picture book.” —Booklist
Nan Cao
Nan Cao was born in China but is now a New York City-based illustrator, specializing in editorial illustration and children’s books. Nan is the illustrator of the picture books Sour Cherries and The Carpet. Her work is inspired by surreal imagery and her daily life in the big city. When she is not drawing, Nan loves to hang out in the park, daydream under the sun, or get lost in her book collection.
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