Does a feather remember it was once a bird?
Does a story remember it was once a word?

In this simple yet evocative picture book, author Nina Laden takes readers on a journey through the various cycles of growing up, from a garden that began as a single seed to a child remembering that she was once small. Nina's gentle, rhythmic verse combines with Renata's enchanting illustrations to create a tender look at life for parent and child to share together. The story appeals to both children and adults - children will respond to the enticing read-aloud and the "before" and "after" scenes, and adults will connect with the poignant message.

This book was recognised in the Illustrated category by the Governor General's Literary Award.

There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published 2013 by Little, Brown & Company .

Nina Laden is the author and illustrator of many books for children, including long-time Chronicle bestseller Peek-A Who? Renata Liwska grew up in Poland and now lives in Calgary, Canada, with her husband. Visit her website at: www. renataliwska. com.