Maybe Tomorrow?

By Charlotte Agell, Ana Ramirez Gonzalez (Illustrator)

Can a joyful friend help lift the weight of sadness and lead to healing?

4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,016 ratings

40 pages· 564 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Elba carries a heavy block of sadness, slowing her down. Norris, always surrounded by butterflies, dances through life with joy. When they meet, Norris invites Elba to the ocean, sensing her hidden sorrow. As they journey together, can Norris's kindness and empathy help Elba lighten her burden? This touching tale explores the healing power of friendship and the strength found in shared journeys through grief and hardship. Will Elba's block shrink by the time they reach the shore, revealing the beauty of the world and the comfort of companionship?

"I miss her too... You are my friend, so I can help you miss her."

— from the book

From the publisher

A heartwarming story about loss, healing, and how to be a friend during hard times.[Offers] hope that the world can be beautiful place…an excellent purchase. –School Library Journal Demonstrate[s] the power of patience, listening, and simply showing up. –Kirkus Reviews Elba has a big block. She’s been dragging it around for a long time.Norris dances everywhere he goes, even uphill. He is always surrounded by a happy cloud of butterflies.Can Norris and his butterflies help ease Elba’s sadness and convince her to join them on a trip to the ocean? This tender exploration of loss illuminates the sustaining power of kindness, empathy, and friendship. It will resonate with anyone who has experienced hardship or grief, from the death of a loved one or a pet, to the transition to a new home, family situation, or learning environment. It is especially comforting during this time of social distancing and the uncertainty around what the future holds, sensitively demonstrating that together we can make it through anything if we take care of one another.

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