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written & illustrated by Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick

A Neal Porter Book

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When will I get There? How will I know?

A little girl ponders what the future holds, steadfast in her determination to find out for herself. Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick's gorgeous landscapes and the briefest of text speak to the power of imagination. Readers of all ages will find reassurance in this simple, beautiful book of ruminations about a lifelong journey toward tomorrow.

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“Readers of all ages will appreciate this layered tale and feel the poignancy of her decision to cease her questioning and live in the moment.”—Starred, Publishers Weekly

“Thought-provoking and comforting, this selection leaves room for high-minded existential interpretation but still has an innocence that is childlike and accessible as it addresses the pleasures and pitfalls of growing up.” —Kirkus Reviews

“There is a book for rumination, a rare permission to ask the unanswerable questions. The thoughts that propel it and the images that illuminate it make this volume a small wonder for children.” —School Library Journal

“Vibrant double-page spreads create a spacious setting for this peripatetic story of a young girl pondering a big question: ‘When will I get There?’ ” —Booklist

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Bethany  rated it  
Oct 18, 2011
This book leaves you questioning what "there" is, because it is made up of mainly questions. The character is asking "where is there?", "what will I look like?", and "will I know when I am there that this is there?" The questions could be applied to anybody ...more
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Laura  rated it  
Jan 29, 2011
A children's book that told the story of my life at one specific point. Little amount of text, enormous meaning. ...more
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Jessica  rated it  
Nov 30, 2010
A picture book. The only text is present in questions. A little girl questions what the future holds, and what she will be like when she gets their. A great book to talk about growing up and the future with children. ...more
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written & illustrated by Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick

MARY-LOUISE FITZPATRICK is the author and illustrator of many award-winning books for children. She lives in Dublin, Ireland.

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There
written & illustrated by Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick

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Roaring Brook Press
A Neal Porter Book
April 2009
Hardcover
ISBN: 9781596430877
ISBN10: 1596430877
Picture Book
10 x 10 1/2 inches, 32 pages, Full -color illustrations throughout
Age Range: 4 to 7
Grade Range: p to 2 Information for Librarians

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