Drawn Onward

Drawn Onward is an emotionally resonant picture book that tenderly explores a young boy's journey through grief after losing his mother. He ventures into a fantastical dark forest, driven by the poignant question, 'Mom, were you glad you were mom?' The narrative unfolds as a palindrome, meaning it reads the same forwards and backwards, mirroring the cyclical nature of grief and memory. Gorgeously illustrated, this book offers a gentle, lyrical approach to a difficult topic, providing comfort and a sense of hope for children and families navigating loss, illuminating what remains when loved ones are gone.

In this enthralling and emotional palindrome picture book by Daniel Nayeri and Matt Rockefeller, a young boy grieving the loss of his mother embarks on a lushly fantastical adventure that illuminates what remains when our loved ones are gone. All alone He was not so brave... His heart needed to know The answer. This lyrical, heartfelt story a young boy who's lost all hope braves the dark forest to ask, "Mom, were you glad you were mom?" Gorgeously illustrated, Drawn Onward gently guides readers through the depths of grief and provides comfort and hope to those who seek answers when it feels like all is lost.