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    My Old Friend, Then, by Katherine Davis-Gibbon | Book Spotlight

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze2 Mins Read Ages 4-8 Books with Girl Characters Picture Books
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    My Old Friend, Then
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    My Old Friend, Then is a gentle, lovely introduction to mindfulness for young readers using familiar concepts and beautiful artwork.

    — The Children’s Book Review

    About the Book

    My Old Friend, Then: Book Cover

    My Old Friend, Then

    Written by Katherine Davis-Gibbon

    Illustrated by Allie Daigle

    Ages 4 and up | 40 Pages

    Publisher: Riverlet Press LLC | ISBN-13: 9781737957607

    Publisher’s Synopsis: A child ponders … who is her best, most loyal friend? Is it her constant companion, Then, who regales her with extravagant stories of their shared past and imagined future? Or is it precious, patient Now, with whom she sensitively explores each new moment that unfolds?

    My Old Friend, Then explores mindfulness the same way that kids approach life: with curiosity, humor, and unspoiled sincerity. Pairing accessible and relatable language with vivid, quirky illustrations, this book invites readers to share in a young girl’s journey as she grapples with the trappings—and delights in the boundless potential—of her own brilliant mind.

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    About the Author

    Katherine Davis-Gibbon is a yoga teacher, a longtime practitioner of Vipassana meditation, and most importantly a mother of two. She is also the founder of Riverlet Press, a children’s book company for conscious parents raising mindful kids.

    For more information, visit www.riverletpress.com.

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    About the Illustrator

    Allie Daigle is an illustrator who strives to create immersive and expressive images that stimulate the imagination. Whether for a children’s book, a product label, or her original pieces, Daigle’s works implore the viewer to linger and explore the details within. Allie primarily works with traditional watercolor & ink as well as digital mediums.

    For more information, visit www.alliedaigle.com.

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

    67 Comments

    1. Donna L on May 4, 2022 3:28 am

      Thank you for the opportunity to win this book.

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    2. gloria patterson on May 4, 2022 2:01 pm

      friends are special and getting one early is important

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    3. Susan P. on May 4, 2022 9:34 pm

      Love the illustrations!

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