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Antoinette Portis
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Pages
32
Year
2015
Language
English
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press

About

As a boy and his mother move quickly through the city, they're drawn to different things. The boy sees a dog, a butterfly, and a hungry duck while his mother rushes them toward the departing train. It's push and pull, but in the end, they both find something to stop for.

Acclaimed author/illustrator Antoinette Portis' signature style conveys feelings of warmth, curiosity, humor and tenderness in this simple, evocative story.

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Reviews

"Beautifully controlled pacing and an immensely satisfying rainbow resolution make this book an effective refutation of frenzied schedules."
Kirkus Reviews
"Portis has a gift for creating rich visual narratives for young children; this one will resonate with their caretakers, too."
School Library Journal
"Economy and affection give this story the dimensions of a classic."
Publishers Weekly

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Antoinette PortisAuthor