A Serious Thought

Written by Jonas Taul

A boy questions his place in the universe during a sleepless night.

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64 pages· 630L

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Bookroo's summary

A young boy lies awake, his mind swirling with thoughts—some dangerous, some beautiful. As he ponders Earth's place in the cosmos, a profound question emerges: does his existence matter? This journey through the boy's mind, illustrated with simple yet evocative drawings, invites readers to explore life's big questions. Will he find meaning in the vastness of the universe, or will the night leave him with more questions than answers? Dive into this introspective tale that resonates with anyone who has ever wondered about their place in the world.

From the publisher

One night, a little boy goes to bed, but instead of sleeping, he starts thinking all kinds of thoughts. Dangerous thoughts. Admirable thoughts. Questionable thoughts. Beautiful thoughts … until a very serious thought occurs to him. If Earth is just a tiny marble floating in space, and he is but one child among many living on this marble, what does his existence matter in the grand scheme of things?

Deceptively simple black-and-white drawings poignantly illustrate the boy’s journey as he considers this serious thought. This thought-provoking story by Estonian artist Jonas Taul will resonate with anyone who has ever been kept awake at night by life’s big questions.

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