5/27/2023 0 Comments Now by Antoinette PortisInterspersing two-page spreads, character close-ups, and purposeful use of white space, E. Yet, the lyrical text also serves as an invitation to imagine what might be: the Earth spinning, rain forming, even a telephone ringing. Author Julia Denos gently reminds readers of the power and possibility of simply noticing the details of the world around you: the book in your lap (or your hands or in someone else’s), the floor under your feet, the grass and the dirt that make up the Earth. Written as a “real-time meditation” (author’s note), the spare picture book reads like a recipe for living life more fully present. “Right here, right now, while you are reading this book, many, many things are happening…” With each turn of the page, Here and Now celebrates the beauty, magic, and wonder of every moment and the interconnectedness of all things. Written by Julia Denos, Illustrated by E.B.
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