Maybe Tomorrow?, Hardcover/Charlotte Agell

Description A heartwarming story about loss, healing, and how to be a friend. Offers] hope that the world can be beautiful place...an excellent purchase. -- School Library Journal Elba has a big block. She's been dragging it around for a long time. Norris dances everywhere he goes, even uphill. He is always surrounded by a happy cloud of butterflies. Can Norris and his butterflies help ease Elba's sadness and convince her to join them on a trip to the ocean? This tender exploration of loss illuminates how kindness, empathy, and friendship can lift our spirits and see us through many tomorrows. It will resonate with anyone who has experienced hardship or grief, from the death of a loved one or a pet, to a friend moving away, or the transition to a new home or family situation. About the Author Charlotte Agell's inspiration for Maybe Tomorrow? came from her students. They've taught me how important it is to address life's big issues, such as sadness and death. Through them, I witness the healing power of friendship. Charlotte was born in Norsjö, Sweden, and grew up in Sweden, Montreal, and Hong Kong. She lives in Brunswick, Maine and teaches in a public school. You can learn more about her and her work at charlotteagell.com. Ana Ramírez González fell in love with Maybe Tomorrow? on the first read. I felt Elba's burden and Norris's kindness in a way that was very personal. The text pulled at my heart because it resonated with something I was experiencing at that time. I felt like fate brought this project to me, and creating the pictures has been healing. Ana worked as a visual development artist on Pixar's Oscar-winning film Coco and illustrated the companion picture book Coco: Miguel and the Grand Harmony . She grew up in Guanajuato, Mexico, and lives in Oakland, California.