Drawn Onward
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In this enthralling and emotional palindrome picture book by Daniel Nayeri and Matt Rockefeller, a young boy grieving the loss of his mother embarks on a lushly fantastical adventure that illuminates what remains when our loved ones are gone.
All alone
He was not so brave...
His heart needed to know
The answer.
In this lyrical, heartfelt story, a young boy who's lost all hope braves the dark forest to ask, "Mom, were you glad you were Mom?" Gorgeously illustrated, Drawn Onward gently guides readers through the depths of grief and provides comfort and hope to those who seek answers when it feels like all is lost.
PRAISE FOR DRAWN ONWARD:
- An Indie Next PickA Junior Library Guild SelectionAn NPR Best Books of the Year pickA Kirkus Best Picture Books of 2024
Daniel Nayeri
Daniel Nayeri is the author of Everything Sad Is Untrue (A True Story), winner of the Printz Award, and The Many Assassinations of Samir, The Seller of Dreams, winner of the Newbery Honor and The Teacher of Nomad Land, winner of the National Book Award and the Newbery Honor.
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