Ora sono felice

I love the artwork in this book and I love the essence of the story. It’s really a spiritual book, not really, but the point it’s getting across. Be in the moment. Love what you are doing at this moment. Each page, this girl is in mud, or water and that is her favorite thing, because it’s now. It’s Leggi tutto

"Now" is a very peaceful and gently meditative book. It reminds you to live in the moment, because the moment is all will ever have. The illustrations remind me of an over cast autumn day. The images are simple, but beautiful. I enjoyed this picture book very much. I believe kids of all ages will fi Leggi tutto

This is a beautiful looking new book from Antoinette Portis. The cover pulls you in, and it makes you want to open it up and see what you need to be reading now! The message is simple, but powerful; live in the moment and make the most of everything in front of you. I'll have to check out her extens Leggi tutto

Picture book about enjoying the moment. A child lists her favorites of what she is doing now. Best comment I have heard about it is "It was my favorite book while reading it."

This review was originally written for The Baby Bookworm. Visit us for new picture books reviews daily! Hello, friends! Our book today is Now by Antoinette Portis, a lovely meditation on the simple pleasures of living in the moment. An exhilarating breeze blows through a little girl’s hair; this is he Leggi tutto

When I finished this little book, it was my favourite.

I'm imagining using this book in a few different ways at the beginning of the school year - to Talk about mindfulness or as a way to get to know students. "This is my favorite ..."