The Horn Book Guide

PRESCHOOL

Portis, Antoinette

Now

32 pp. | Roaring Brook/Porter | July, 2017 | Trade ISBN 978-1-62672-137-1 $17.99

(1) PS Now is an affirmation of the present: a girl, eyes closed and arms raised toward the sky, declares, "This is my favorite breeze"; she continues with a string of celebratory declarations. Vibrant colors brighten each page and expressive ink adds energy to the illustrations. The girl is not celebrating the things themselves, but the experience of them; the focus is on being mindful of and appreciating the moment.

Reviewer: Minh Lê | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 2017