Here and There
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2019

Here and There

Written by Tamara Ellis Smith · Illustrated by Evelyn Daviddi

A boy finds hope in nature's music amid his parents' separation.

4.5/7 Bookroo expert·3.6/5 Goodreads · 157 ratings
30 pages· ~420L
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Bookroo's summary

Ivan navigates the early stages of his parents' separation, discovering solace in the music of nature. As he listens to birds sing at both his mom's and dad's houses, Ivan begins to find joy and freedom. This journey of personal growth offers a comforting reflection for children facing change, reminding them of the beauty that surrounds us all.

From the publisher

A young boy, Ivan, experiences the early stages of his parents’ separation and finds hope in the beauty and music of nature. This tale of personal growth will provide a much-needed mirror for children in times of change – and an important reminder for all that there’s beauty everywhere you look.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
30
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~420L
Themes & topics
Inside the book

A peek between the covers

'Like the birds he loved, Ivan rarely kept quiet.'
'When he was There, Ivan didn't drum or caw or shriek.'
'He unfolded his wings, tapped his toes and rapped his fingers on his knees.'
'He kissed Dad goodbye and said, "I'll be back again soon." '
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.9
F&P level
~L
Scholastic level
L
Publication
Published
March 31, 2019
First published
January 1, 2019
Publisher
Barefoot Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Text details
This book was typeset in Adriatic, Albertina MT and Baksoda
Illustration details
The illustrations were prepared in mixed media (acrylic paints, pencil and collage) embellished digitally
Identifiers
ISBN
9781782857419
LCCN
2018044339
OCLC
1145649431

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