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Title: Today, Maybe
Author: Dominique Demers
Narrator: Priscilla Holbrook
Format: Unabridged
Length: 5 mins
Language: English
Release date: 04-24-17
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Genres: Kids, Ages 0-4
Publisher's Summary:
Today, Maybe is a story about a little girl who is waiting for someone, a friend. She doesn't yet know who it will be. In a series of surprising and humorous encounters, several well-known characters of children's literature arrive at her door. But none of them are the one she is waiting for, and she graciously sends them all away. With her bird to keep her company and hope filling her heart, weeks and then months pass as she waits and waits. When there is a scratch at the door one night, certainty fills the little girl's heart, and she opens the door to discover true friendship is indeed worth waiting for.
Members Reviews:
One of 2011's best
"Today, Maybe," by Dominique Demers and illustrated by Gabrielle Grimard, is perhaps one of the most imaginative and beautifully executed picture books so far of 2011.
It is the story of a little girl who is waiting for someone, who, she does not know. But she knows he is a friend and will one day appear. Until that time, she and her little bird live in a little cottage in the middle of a vast forest. The little girl has learned to care for herself and can make tea and bread-and-jam.
One day, three thieves arrive at the girl's door. They want to take something, so they decide to take her. The girl is able to persuade them to take a big pot of jam instead. Next comes a wolf who wants to eat her, as does a prince who wants to marry her and a witch who wants to turn her into an elephant. Each time, the little girl persuades her visitors to go on their way because, "I am waiting for someone."
None of her visitors are the person she has been waiting for. Weeks and months pass, yet the little girl remains hopeful. Then, one mild morning in spring, things begin to feel different. A scratch at her door later in the day confirms it, and when the girl opens her door she learns that true friendship was worth waiting for.
The above synopsis doesn't do "Today, Maybe" full justice. The lilting text has a sophistication to it that's as comforting as a cup of hot chocolate. And young readers will love nods to familiar fairy tale characters while enjoying a new, delightful tale.
The illustrations in "Today, Maybe" are top notch with great attention to detail paired with just a touch of whimsy. The expressive looks on each character's face are spot on, and the muted tones are warm and welcoming.
"Today, Maybe" is a definite must when adding to your home library.
This is a beautiful illustrated book that will keep all the readers intrigued ...
Today, Maybe is a story about a little girl who is waiting for a friend. Even though she does not know who that friend will be she patiently waits. As days go by a variety of characters come by to "steal" her away but she always has a reason that she can't leave. Each of the characters that she encounters are familiar to those who have ever read children's stories. Finally at the end of the story her friend arrives.
This is a beautiful illustrated book that will keep all the readers intrigued as they listen or read this story.
