Looking for Yesterday

Written & illustrated by Alison Jay

Can yesterday's perfect day be relived? A boy explores time travel to find out.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

A boy, enchanted by a perfect day at the fair, dreams of reliving it. Armed with scientific curiosity, he explores stars, time machines, and wormholes, hoping to find a way back. Seeking guidance from his Grandad, he learns that each new day holds its own adventures. Will he discover the magic of the present? This whimsical tale, with its quirky illustrations, invites readers to ponder the joy of living in the moment.

From the publisher

If yesterday was the best day ever, wouldn’t it be great to find a way to repeat it? A whimsical tale about happiness with sure appeal for science-minded kids – and wise grandparents – everywhere. What could beat yesterday’s perfect day at the fair? Maybe nothing, one boy thinks, and he wishes he could go back and do it again. So he puts all his scientific knowledge to work, from stars to time machines to wormholes (is it possible he could find one in his garden?). He thinks that maybe Grandad could help him. But Grandad, in sharing some memories from his own past, reminds him that every new day brings the chance of a new adventure. With quirky illustrations imparting a sense of wonder, Alison Jay takes a fanciful look at being content in the here and now.

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