Before, Now -- Daniel Salmieri

<b>Follow the story<i> </i>of a child from babyhood to parenthood in this moving book about family connections, time, and opposites--a lyrical classic in the making from the acclaimed illustrator of the #1 <i>New York Times </i>bestselling <i>Dragons Love Tacos.</i></b> <p/>Ava's world is full of opposites: <i>colorful</i> sneakers on a <i>gray</i> sidewalk, <i>thick</i> books made up of <i>thin</i> sheets of paper, and dreams of <i>huge</i> spaces in her <i>small</i> head. Together, these opposites depict a full and impactful life, as Ava moves from girl to student to scientist, from daughter to mother to grandmother. While years pass and some things change, there is even more that is constant in this visually rich, soothing portrait of family connection through the generations. <p/>You'll want to cozy up and read this touching, beautiful book together with the children in your life. And as a celebration of personal and family milestones, it's a perfect gift for baby showers <i>and </i>graduations.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Daniel Salmieri<br><b>Publisher:</b> Rocky Pond Books<br><b>Published:</b> 06/06/2023<br><b>Pages:</b> 48<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 1.10lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 9.90h x 10.00w x 0.50d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780593461976<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 4-8<br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>Kirkus Reviews</i> 03/15/2023<br><i>Publishers Weekly</i> 04/17/2023<br><i>Booklist</i> 06/01/2023 pg. 88<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br>Daniel Salmieri is