Wide Open Spaces - Hardcover
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Gram's words echo in my ear, "Not long now."
So begins an epic journey to Grandma's house, squeezed in a car with four siblings, two parents, and one furry drooler named Daisy. Mile after mile, there are snack bags and bathroom breaks, curvy roads and upset stomachs, and "How much longer?" set on repeat. I close my eyes and imagine . . . What would it be like to dash like a roadrunner? Glide like an owl? Buzz like a bee? Stretch out wide in a natural, open space? Focusing on the sights, sounds, and smells of the variety of environments outside the cramped car soothes the narrator's growing frustration. As they channel the calming power of mindfulness and the magnificence of nature, a tedious trip becomes sweet, silly, and even sublime. Lyrical language and illustrations both hilarious and heartfelt tell the story of a journey made (nearly) as enjoyable as the destination. Along the way, readers will realize that a small shift in perspective can ease their own journey through the challenges and uncertainties that every day presents.Whether she's writing fiction or nonfiction, McGrath hopes her books inspire curiosity, spark joy, and encourage empathy and awareness. When she is not writing, she works as a play therapist helping children and parents regulate big emotions and find mindful moments. She lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, two children, a Labrador retriever, and a friendly cat they found camping. Visit her at robynmcgrathwrites.com.
Polina Gortman is a children's book illustrator based near Seattle, Washington. Gortman's artwork is an amalgam of digital watercolor, ink, and colored pencil. She enjoys drawing nature, kids, and animals. In her free time, she enjoys playing board games with her family and exploring the evergreen trails of the Pacific Northwest. Visit her at www.gortmanillustration.com.Contributor(s)
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