That Day
$35.25
- Hardcover
64 pages
- Release Date
14 January 2025
Summary
That afternoon the boy’s house is full of people, all dressed in black for a reception, but one important person isn’t there: his grandmother. The boy’s grandfather feels her absence too, and sits alone, lost in thought.
The boy decides to get outside and go for a walk in the snowy countryside, and what could be a sad story turns into the opposite: all the beauty he sees in nature reminds him of the precious moments he shared with his grandmother. When his grandfather comes to fetch h…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781782694663 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1782694668 |
| Author: | Pierre-Emmanuel Lyet, Sarah Ardizzone |
| Publisher: | Pushkin Press |
| Imprint: | Pushkin Children's Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 64 |
| Release Date: | 14 January 2025 |
| Weight: | 672g |
| Dimensions: | 290mm x 270mm |
| Audience Age: | 5-7 |
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Critics Review
A deeply moving and extraordinary picturebook that would have a worthy place in any family home or classroom in the country… Would be perfect for any child and family experiencing the loss of a loved one… [and] could be cherished for years to come * INIS Magazine *
A beautiful, moving picture book for young ones who need help and support through the challenging feelings of grief and loss… Vibrantly illustrated in bright colors, the pages come to life with a sense of joy and warmth… An ideal book to use to tale about grief and loss * Donna’s Book Blog *
By saying less and showing more, Pierre-Emmanuel Lyet transforms loss into an eloquent celebration of the life of a beloved grandmother * Just Imagine *
Pierre-Emmanuel Lyet
Pierre-Emmanuel Lyet is a French author and illustrator, based in Paris. That Day is his debut picture book.
Translated from the French by Sarah Ardizzone.
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