Source: From Netgally and the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This in no way alters my opinion or review.
Publisher: Capstone Editions
Publication Date: January 1, 2024
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Synopsis:
Close companions through their daily adventures, two otters are always connected, always sharing, and always together—until suddenly, they are not. One is left behind, and nothing is the same. Debut author-illustrator Patricia Kreiser brilliantly showcases themes of loss, separation, and loneliness by combining soft, watercolor illustrations with minimal but powerful text in this gorgeous picture book.
Review:
Wow, I was not expecting to cry during a short Children's book read! So warning, this one hits you in your emotional bits.
Always Together is about being together - until you are not. Two best otters play together, eat together, and go everything together, until one isn't theree any more and the one left is sad and lonely, scared and mad too.
I liked this book because it is good to talk about stuff like this, stages of grief and what it means when you feel these things. The otters were adorable, but wow it was SO SAD! and I was not expecting it. I think it took an interesting route - it does not explain at all where the other otter went or why they aren't there anymore, leaving readers just as upset as their friend.
The book has beautiful watercolor art and it is gorgeous, whimsical and sweet. I loved it.
Animal lovers beware, it is a sad book, but could be used as a teaching tool really effectively about loss and grief, but also about moving on in healthy ways.
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