Also

by E B Goodale (Author) E B Goodale (Illustrator)

Also
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade

An ode to the way memories allow us to be in many places at once, Also is a powerful exploration of being present as well as looking back. Perfect for Mother's Day, birthdays, or graduation, this modern classic is by Ezra Jack Keats Honor-winner E. B. Goodale.

A moving story that follows one family through generations of time spent together and shows readers that memories allow us to connect to the past, the present, and also each other. This gorgeously illustrated book explores the power of memory, teaches children subtle lessons about the passing of time, and celebrates the cherished bonds we share with those we love. Perfect for reading together every day, or for giving on occasions like graduation, Mother's Day, and birthdays.

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$17.99

Kirkus Reviews

A simple but profound meditation on memory and its power to foster continuity and connectedness.

Horn Book Magazine

A gentle rumination on space and time, memory, and the enduring love of family.

School Library Journal

Starred Review

PreS-Gr 2--A moving treatise on how the past and present intertwine. The book opens with the young, unnamed protagonist in the present, enjoying time in the blueberry bushes at her grandmother's house. At the same time, she is also remembering a camping trip with her mother. Subsequent pages describe her grandmother, mother, and even their cat's current activities, as well as a past memory they are pondering. A heartwarming conclusion of celebrated interconnectedness follows, sure to spark discussion among readers about memories, time, and more. In this story, Goodale tackles what can be a complex topic and presents it in an accessible, approachable manner for young readers. Double-page spreads of colorful mixed media illustrations use an alternating color scheme to limn past versus the present. The back matter includes a recipe for making blueberry ink. VERDICT. A multigenerational masterpiece, and outstanding addition to any collection.--Olivia Gorecke, Cape May Cty. Lib., Ocean View, NJ

Copyright 2021 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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E B Goodale
E. B. Goodale is the author-illustrator of Under the Lilacs, her debut, and has also illustrated several other picture books including Windows and Here and Now, both by author Julia Denos. Visit her at www.ebgoodale.com, on Twitter: @ebgoodale, and on Instagram: @ebgoodale. She lives in Massachusetts.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780358153948
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Clarion Books
Publication date
February 20, 2022
Series
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BISAC categories
JUV039050 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Emotions & Feelings
JUV013030 - Juvenile Fiction | Family | Multigenerational
JUV051000 - Juvenile Fiction | Imagination & Play
JUV004020 - Juvenile Fiction | Biographical | United States
JUV014000 - Juvenile Fiction | Girls & Women
JUV009070 - Juvenile Fiction | Concepts | Date & Time
JUV017150 - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations | Mother's Day
Library of Congress categories
Picture books
Families
Picture books for children
Memory

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