{"product_id":"drawn-onward-isbn-9780063277168","title":"Drawn Onward","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll alone\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHe was not so brave…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHis heart needed to know\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe answer.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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, \u003cem\u003eDrawn Onward \u003c\/em\u003egently guides readers through the depths of grief and provides comfort and hope to those who seek answers when it feels like all is lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR \u003cem\u003eDRAWN ONWARD:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Indie Next Pick\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Junior Library Guild Selection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn NPR Best Books of the Year pick\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA \u003cem\u003eKirkus\u003c\/em\u003e Best Picture Books of 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"A gorgeous tale. A delightful puzzle. But most of all, \u003cem\u003eDrawn Onward\u003c\/em\u003e is a gift for those who believe books to be living things.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAaron Becker, author of the Caldecott Honor Book Journey\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A touching, poetic journey through grief, bravery and acceptance, so delectably illustrated I want to eat it with a spoon.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVera Brosgol, author of the Caldecott Honor Book Leave Me Alone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“It's rare to find a book this clever that is also emotionally powerful. \u003cem\u003eDrawn Onward\u003c\/em\u003e is special and enduring.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMatt de la Peña, author of Newbery winning Last Stop on Market Street\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Nayeri's palindromic text is economical yet, despite its brevity, likely to spark readers' curiosity and reflection. The lush, intricately detailed illustrations by Matt Rockefeller (Poesy the Monster Slayer illustrator) use visual pacing and a videogame-like structure to invite close inspection and expand Nayeri's narrative in multilayered ways.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Magnificently illuminated, video game–like spreads by Rockefeller (\u003cem\u003ePoesy the Monster Slayer\u003c\/em\u003e) feature stone ruins, menacing dragons, and ornaments that give the pages a book-of-hours feel. Printz Medalist Nayeri, meanwhile, distills an experience of grief, imparting the importance of seeking time alone to relive moments of shared love.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A touching triumph of artful collaboration between wordsmithing and world building. Nayeri's text is sparse but heartrending, sparking large questions that drive readers forward and allowing Rockefeller ample space to construct an evocative fantasy world.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A grieving young boy goes on an impossible adventure and returns, healed. The illustrations are so filled with detail that they demand repeat visits, which will prompt little ones and their grown-ups to delve into the ellipses and explore both text and subtext further.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Sparse text is complemented by awe-inspiring illustration encouraging the reader to take and give this book what they need at any given moment. Steel your hearts. This truly is a masterpiece, a touching accomplishment.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eArmadillo Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Deserves a place on every bookshelf.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNPR\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperAlley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890669187301,"sku":"NP9780063277168","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063277168.jpg?v=1730233807","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/drawn-onward-isbn-9780063277168","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}