Ed young, author, illustrator
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, (April 14, 2015)
ISBN-13: 978-0316230896
Should you be a river, I’ll race your rapids downstream.
Should you be a seed, I’ll dream you a vision of towering trees.
This personally inspired poem by an award-winning author and artist celebrates the trials and triumphs of unconditional love.
Using an innovative mix of cut paper, photographs, and calligraphy, Should You Be a River takes the reader on a breathtaking visual journey.
How many ways can you say “I love you”?
“The heartfelt sentiments are unafraid to address real anguish and pain, and those who understand Young’s loss or who have known what it is to love unreservedly will be drawn to his testament.”
―Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Young’s offering will touch a wide range of readers, with both parents and children taking something special away.”
―Booklist, starred review
“This book is a true work of the heart.”
―School Library Connection
“The images are stunning…[and] some of the pages unfold in unique ways to support the narrative.”
―School Library Journal
“Mystifying and ultimately uplifting, this book challenges all of us to seek out the dizzying scope of love.”
―Kirkus Reviews