The book's beautiful design reveals similarities-"In different windows everywhere, I see rainbows, hearts, and teddy bears"-that can comfort and unite us, even in hard times.Īuthor Patrick Guest was inspired to write this story when he was forced to isolate from his family as a medical worker. Told through the voices-and windows-of children from around the world, this story's comforting message and bright illustrations bring hope into your home even as our world changes outside. The author lives in Melbourne, which is the only place that’s gone through multiple long lockdowns, so he would definitely see it differently! Covid feels like a long time ago now – long enough that there was a sense of “Oh, I forgot about that!” as I read.Perfect for children of all ages, this heartfelt story opens the curtains on the story of how we can all feel together even when we are far apart. (So far), most of us in Australia have only had a short lockdown at the beginning of the pandemic (though, a current outbreak that was brought interstate a few days ago might threaten that!). The words leave a lot of space for reminiscing and imagination, and for discussion about how we’ve lived since the pandemic broke out. The story is told in rhyme, chronicling the isolation Covid forced on us all in 2020.
It’s a story about the pandemic without mentioning it by name.
It’s a very urban-looking, American-looking book. This is a book that had to come out fast! About children living in lockdown, though the blurb says it’s about kids from different parts of the world, the illustrations have a very New York feel. When you look out your window, don't forget that we're all looking out-together. In addition, Jonathan Bentley, award-winning illustrator of more than 30 children's books, infuses the book with warmth and delight. His lyrical writing gives hope to our shared experience. Perfect for children of all ages, this heartfelt story opens the curtains on the story of how we can all feel together even when we are far apart.
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