Forever or a Day

Written by Sarah Jacoby

Explore the fleeting nature of time through a single day's journey.

4.9/7 Bookroo experts·3.7/5 Goodreads · 612 ratings

34 pages· 203 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· AD570L

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Bookroo's summary

In a world where time can feel endless or vanish in a heartbeat, follow an unassuming narrator on a journey through a single day. As moments stretch and contract, this lyrical tale invites readers to ponder the essence of time. From the rush of catching a bus to the serenity of a perfect day by the lake, each second holds its own mystery. Will you find the beauty in every fleeting moment? Discover the profound simplicity of time's passage in this beautifully illustrated story that resonates with readers of all ages.

From the publisher

What does time mean to you? Sometimes it feels like it could last Forever or a Day. The seconds that count in catching the bus; The idyllic hours that slip by so quickly during a perfect day on the lake; The summer days that disappear into blissful happiness . . . Sarah Jacoby’s debut picture book as an author and illustrator is as elegant as a poem and as perfectly paced as a mystery. This beautiful picture books follows an unassuming narrator through a meditation on time through the course of a single day. Inviting comparisons to Virginia Lee Burton and Margaret Wise Brown, this book’s musings on time are at once simple, peaceful, and profound—the work of a truly genius picture book maker.

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