Forever by Emma Dodd

Forever by Emma Dodd

When you're scared and feel unsure, you'll find me right beside you. If you're ever feeling lost, you know I'll always find you. When you share your hopes and plans, I'll keep them safe for you. I promise I'll do all I can, to make your dreams come true. One little polar bear discovers that through life's ups and downs, a parent's love lasts forever.

Though expressed by a mother polar bear in the snowy Arctic, this is a very warm message of love to a small child

In quiet, lilting verse the bear mother assures her little one that she will always be there, no matter what the circumstances-sharing in her tot's happiness, consoling her in sad and scary times, finding her when she's lost, and always encouraging her hopes and dreams. The best part, of course, is mom's heartfelt promise that she will love her child forever. The simple digital illustrations are sweet and comforting, usually rendered in stark white and black against muted background hues; most feature close-ups of mother and child embracing or enjoying activities in each other's company. Some scenes are particularly striking-one spread depicts a bold, blue night sky with a bright full moon casting the duo's reflections on still water; another spread shows the bears marveling at the vivid colors of the aurora borealis-but the general quietness of the artwork reflects the gentleness of a mother's calm, heartfelt assurances.

The message is universal, and the words can't be said enough. The bears are certainly stand-ins for any adoring mother-child pair. (Final, foil-embellished art not seen.)

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Emma Dodd grew up in a family of artists and studied Illustration at Central Saint Martin's. She has published a string of books to critical acclaim, including What Pet to Get, I Thought I Saw a Dinosaur and I Love My Mummy, for which she won the Booktrust Early Years Award in 2010. Emma also illustrates the acclaimed Amazing Baby books. In 2010/11 she was the 123rd most borrowed author from UK libraries across both adult and children's books. Emma lives in Surrey, England, with her husband and children.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781848779778
ISBN 10	1848779771
Title	Forever
Author	Emma Dodd
Series	Emma Dodd Series
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Templar Publishing
Year published	2013-05-01
Number of pages	24
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.