Poetic prose and collage illustrations create a vivid, immersive reading experience
Focuses on the changing seasons and personal growth of the main character
Depicts the enduring friendship and memories formed at a childhood swing
Suitable for children of all ages, making it a timeless family read-aloud book
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Britta Teckentrup's latest book for children of every age is a poetic masterpiece about the passage of time. A swing on a hill overlooking the water is at the centre of this lovely meditation on childhood, growing older, friendship and loss. "The swing has always been in this place - ever since I can remember," declares the narrator. "Her