about the book
Mason is waiting for Nana's blueberry pie and complains that it's taking forever. So Grandpa challenges him to figure out how long forever really is. Is it as long as Grandpa has had his tractor? No. As long as it took Nana to grow the roses to the top of the chimney? Not even close. After a trip around the farm to figure out the answer, Nana's pie is ready. And Mason's finally got the answer: forever is how long he'll love Nana's pie and how long he'll love Nana and Grandpa, too.
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How Long is Forever?
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Publisher: Charlesbridge, Boston
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Age: Preschool-2
Themes: Farm Life, Multigenerational Family, Grandparents, Food
“ Listeners on laps or in group settings will eagerly volunteer examples of how long forever is and when they had to wait for desired things. Commendably, the tale helps youngsters approach an abstract math concept—time—concretely and creatively. The watercolor-and-colored pencil illustrations are warm and expressive, depicting lush backgrounds…It won't take forever for kids to return to this one.”
—Kirkus Reviews