One Little Bag

Written and illustrated by Henry Cole

A little bag's journey through generations reveals life's enduring cycle.

4.4/5 Goodreads · 903 ratings

42 pages

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Bookroo's summary

A simple bag embarks on a remarkable journey, connecting a family across three generations. As it passes from a young boy on his first school day to his grandfather's final moments, the bag becomes a vessel of memories and love. When the grandfather's life ends, the family discovers a new purpose for the cherished bag, symbolizing the circle of life. How will this humble object continue to impact their lives?

From the publisher

An evocative wordless picture book that is a loving tribute to mindful living on our precious planet. Beautifully effective. – Kirkus Reviews, starred review Deeply profound… compelling… emotionally resonant. – School Library Journal, starred review* Elevating the life of an ephemeral object to the time scale of love across generations. – Publishers Weekly, starred reviewFrom a tall tree growing in the forest–to the checkout counter at the grocery store–one little bag finds its way into the hands of a young boy on the eve of his first day of school.And so begins an incredible journey of one little bag that is usedand reusedand reused again.In a three-generation family, the bag is transporter of objects and keeper of memories. And when Grandfather comes to the end of his life, the family finds a meaningful new way for the battered, but much-loved little bag to continue its journey in the circle of life.

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