At This Very Moment

'Told with simplicity and styled with muted colours and a variety of landscapes, this is an enchanting story. A overriding message of being present in the moment and appreciating our world.' -- My Shelves Are Full 'This simple yet captivating book presents pre-school readers with highly illustrated scenes of what is happening right now. A great book to share and talk about.' -- School Reading List 'A lullaby of a book that would be perfect for young children at bedtime or a good message to give young children around how to self-soothe.' -- The Literacy Tree At this very moment There's a mouse There's a small mouse waking up in the early morning sun And at this very moment There's a whale There's a blue whale singing whale song, deep beneath the sea As you sit and read this book Somewhere there's a plum A plum so ripe a worm will come And eat it for its tea At This Very Moment is a beautifully poetic bedtime book for children ages 2 and up. Using simple but evocative language, it describes all the wonderful things that are going on around the world right now, this very second. In doing so, it asks the young reader to be present in this moment in time and to feel at one with the giant, magnificent organism that is our planet. In an entirely organic and unselfconscious way, this book encourages mindfulness and reflection as well as a sense of marvel at the world we live in. And at this very moment Somewhere there's a baby There are babies everywhere Drifting off to sleep...