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The End Is Just the Beginning

Illustrated by Diana Mayo
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Hardcover
$18.99 US
9.3"W x 9.3"H x 0.3"D   | 12 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Apr 20, 2021 | 40 Pages | 978-1-9848-9693-3
Age 3-7 years | Preschool - 2
Reading Level: Lexile AD520L | Fountas & Pinnell L
A timely message of hope and comfort, this stunning picture book is the perfect treasure to share with anyone trying to navigate these uncertain times—or any life transition!
 

Starting a book at the end may seem confusing. But the end of one thing is just the beginning of something new in this innovative and heartfelt book from #1 New York Times bestselling author Mike Bender. Accompanied by beautiful and inspiring illustrations by Diana Mayo, this story is ideal for helping kids understand how to meet life’s challenges with optimism and hope. A wonderful gift for all ages. 
 
  • AWARD | 2022
    Kansas National Education Association Reading Circle Catalog
"A mind-stretching outlook that may help youngsters with change—and will certainly cause them to think." —Kirkus Reviews

"This thought-provoking picture book...is just right for readers anxious about finality."--Publishers Weekly 
Mike Bender is the New York Times bestselling coauthor of Awkward Family Photos with Doug Chernack. He is a professional screenwriter whose credits include Not Another Teen Movie and the MTV Movie Awards. He co-created the hit website AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com in 2009 after seeing an awkward vacation photo hanging in his parents’ house. He lives in Los Angeles with his family. View titles by Mike Bender
Diana Mayo is an illustrator based in London with more than 20 children's books to her credit. She earned a degree in graphic design and illustration from Kingston University. View titles by Diana Mayo

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A timely message of hope and comfort, this stunning picture book is the perfect treasure to share with anyone trying to navigate these uncertain times—or any life transition!
 

Starting a book at the end may seem confusing. But the end of one thing is just the beginning of something new in this innovative and heartfelt book from #1 New York Times bestselling author Mike Bender. Accompanied by beautiful and inspiring illustrations by Diana Mayo, this story is ideal for helping kids understand how to meet life’s challenges with optimism and hope. A wonderful gift for all ages. 
 

Awards

  • AWARD | 2022
    Kansas National Education Association Reading Circle Catalog

Praise

"A mind-stretching outlook that may help youngsters with change—and will certainly cause them to think." —Kirkus Reviews

"This thought-provoking picture book...is just right for readers anxious about finality."--Publishers Weekly 

Author

Mike Bender is the New York Times bestselling coauthor of Awkward Family Photos with Doug Chernack. He is a professional screenwriter whose credits include Not Another Teen Movie and the MTV Movie Awards. He co-created the hit website AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com in 2009 after seeing an awkward vacation photo hanging in his parents’ house. He lives in Los Angeles with his family. View titles by Mike Bender
Diana Mayo is an illustrator based in London with more than 20 children's books to her credit. She earned a degree in graphic design and illustration from Kingston University. View titles by Diana Mayo