"Sometimes, you feel like a giant.
Then, suddenly, so small.
Sadly, yes, there are days when
you must face disasters ...
and moments soaked with tears."
There are only 17 lines in the poem that opens this extraordinary book! Each line is then repeated on facing pages in differently-colored print. The words describe those things that happen on almost any average day depending on time and season.
When we look at the world around us, we realize the wonder of it all! There are surprises around every corner when we take the time to stop and consider its beauty. Two voices invite readers to consider the scenes before them. It is all about perspective; that is proved time and again with each turn of the page.
The left side shows the world from a child's perspective, and the right from an unknown creature. The remarkable artwork shows obvious differences from one to the other. There will be a lot of stopping to ponder and discuss details as the pages are turned, and time is allowed to take clear and careful looks.
I will not spoil the surprise concerning the second perspective. It's there for you to discover for yourself.
"It's not every day that I get to meet someone like you."
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