Before, Now

Written and illustrated by Daniel Salmieri

Journey through life's opposites, from childhood to grandparenthood, exploring timeless family bonds.

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48 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Ava's life unfolds through vivid opposites, from colorful sneakers to dreams of vast spaces. As she grows from a curious child to a wise grandmother, discover the enduring threads of family that bind generations. What remains constant as everything else changes? This visually rich tale invites readers to reflect on life's milestones and the connections that define us.

From the publisher

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.

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