Are We There Yet?
Published on 13. April 2023
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-80066-037-3 (ISBN)
Description
A great journey teaches Bear that there are more important things than destinations.
Bear wakes up after his long winter's sleep and joins his friend, Butterfly, on a journey. 'Where are we going?' asks Bear. 'All journeys have secret destinations', says Butterfly. As they travel through forest, over hill and across a great river, Butterfly offers her wisdom about hardships, facing one's fears and living in the moment. Bear's natural impatience gradually softens into acceptance of the world around him.
As the seasons change, the friends find themselves once more in front of Bear's cave. Landscapes look different with different eyes and the end of one journey is the beginning of another.
This is a heartwarming book about the circles and cycles of life and being. A gentle and inspiring way to introduce Buddhist philosophies and values to young readers.
Bear wakes up after his long winter's sleep and joins his friend, Butterfly, on a journey. 'Where are we going?' asks Bear. 'All journeys have secret destinations', says Butterfly. As they travel through forest, over hill and across a great river, Butterfly offers her wisdom about hardships, facing one's fears and living in the moment. Bear's natural impatience gradually softens into acceptance of the world around him.
As the seasons change, the friends find themselves once more in front of Bear's cave. Landscapes look different with different eyes and the end of one journey is the beginning of another.
This is a heartwarming book about the circles and cycles of life and being. A gentle and inspiring way to introduce Buddhist philosophies and values to young readers.
Reviews / Votes
'The merging of life lessons, personal growth, and strong friendships will positively inspire those children who read Are We There Yet? ' - The International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY UK) 'A thought-provoking text that is worthy of a place in any primary classroom.' - Just Imagine Book ReviewsMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Illustrations
Illustrated in colour throughout
Dimensions
Height: 283 mm
Width: 214 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
410 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80066-037-3 (9781800660373)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Sven Volker is a Berlin-based author/illustrator and a professor in graphic design at Potsdam University. His first book A Million Dots was a New York Times 'Best Illustrated Children's Book' winner in 2019.