The Everlasting Embrace

Written by Gabrielle Emanuel · Illustrated by E. B. Lewis and E.B. Lewis

A child rides on their mother's back, exploring life in Mali together.

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40 pages· ~500L

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Bookroo's summary

In the heart of Mali, a mother and child share their days, the child nestled on her back. From pounding millet to exploring markets, their bond grows with each sunrise. As the child ventures into the world, the connection remains unbroken. This tender tale captures the enduring embrace of family and the vibrant life of West Africa.

From the publisher

Each morning as the sun brightens the West African sky, mother and child prepare to start their day. They spend it bound together, the child riding on the mother’s back watching their world go past. Pounding millet, drawing water from the well, visiting friends, shopping at the outdoor market—days are shared in perfect step with one another. And even when the child grows big enough to go off and explore their world, the everlasting embrace endures.

Illustrated with E.B. Lewis’s stunning watercolors that bring to life the land and people of Mali, Gabrielle Emanuel’s tender story celebrates the universal bond between mother and child.

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