{"product_id":"forever-and-always-brittany-j-thurman-hardcover","title":"Forever and Always -- Brittany J. Thurman, Hardcover","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"This is a picture book that gives oxygen to all the unstated fears, perhaps burning them off. This book offers a reality right out of the headlines, but by leaving it child-sized has a huge impact.\" --\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A balm for little ones grappling with harsh realities.\" --\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this lyrical picture book from two breakout picture book creators, a young Black child waits for--and worries about--her father while he's away from home. A sensitive, poignant portrayal of a family's worries, joys, and comforts, to sit alongside books by Jacqueline Woodson and Christian Robinson.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery night when Daddy gets home from work, Olivia gives him a big hug and knows that the evening will be full of love--and fun. Together, she, Daddy, and Momma will make a feast for dinner, clean up, dance to old-school tunes, and read stories. But every morning when Daddy goes to work, Olivia worries, worries, worries. \u003cem\u003eBe safe\u003c\/em\u003e, she and Momma tell him. But what if he isn't? Sometimes other people aren't, like the people Olivia sees on the news. \u003cem\u003eThud, thud, thud\u003c\/em\u003e, goes Olivia's heart. \u003cem\u003eThump, thump, thump, \u003c\/em\u003e all through the long day, until she hears the jangle of Daddy's keys announcing he's home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrittany J. Thurman's poetic text deftly explores the day-to-day life of a young Black child and her family--their joys \u003cem\u003eand \u003c\/em\u003etheir fears--with a rhythm and musicality perfect for reading aloud. Shamar Knight-Justice's expressive artwork sings with color, texture, and warmth. \u003cem\u003eForever and Always\u003c\/em\u003e respects the deep emotions of young readers while offering comfort and reassurance to any child waiting for a loved one to come home. For readers of \u003cem\u003eNigel and the Moon\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e The Year We Learned to Fly, \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e Saturday.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brittany J. Thurman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greenwillow Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/16\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0\" H x 0\" L x 0\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780063140783\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flowerburst LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49537729134896,"sku":"9780063140783","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2712\/8368\/files\/9780063140783.jpg?v=1774573109","url":"https:\/\/flowerburst.co\/products\/forever-and-always-brittany-j-thurman-hardcover","provider":"Flowerburst","version":"1.0","type":"link"}