Time Runs Like a River
Time Runs Like a River by Emma Carlisle is a lyrical picture book published by Candlewick Press on May 20, 2025. This 40-page book, written in English, explores the concepts of time and change through the metaphor of a river, illustrating how each moment can be appreciated before it passes.
Readers will find a rich exploration of nature, as the book contrasts the fast and slow aspects of rivers with human experiences. Through vivid imagery, it invites reflection on the fleeting moments in life, encouraging an awareness of both the big and small occurrences in the natural world. The themes of geography and early learning are woven throughout, making it a thoughtful addition to children’s literature.
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Time runs like a river: never resting, moving steadily on. But if we notice how different each minute can be, we can appreciate them before they’re gone.
Rivers can be fast-flowing or still, raging or calm, just like us. This lyrical picture book from award-winning artist Emma Carlisle explores the concepts of time and change through the ebb and flow of a river.
From the fleeting flash of a kingfisher to the slow grinding of pebbles into sand, this beautiful book encourages readers to notice the big and small things happening in nature, as well as reflect on things that have come and gone and those yet to be enjoyed.
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