When We Were Snails by Cao, Nan
When We Were Snails by Cao, Nan

When We Were Snails

When her mom has to work far away, a young girl holds on to the memory of...
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Author: Nan Cao
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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When We Were Snails by Cao, Nan

When We Were Snails

$67.99 $37.97
When We Were Snails by Cao, Nan

When We Were Snails

$67.99 $37.97
Author: Nan Cao
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description
When her mom has to work far away, a young girl holds on to the memory of her mother's unwavering love and dreams of their reunion. This heartwarming story delves into the challenges of having a working parent and the courage it takes to be apart from your loved ones. Features a unique jacket and case design!

"We are like snails: brave adventurers. They carry their homes on their backs and in their hearts. And they leave traces of themselves wherever they go."

A young girl and her mom move often from city to city, always starting over together like adventurous snails. But one day, when her mom gets a job in another city, they are separated for a long time.

While being raised by her loving grandparents, the girl can't help but miss her mom and yearn for the day they will reunite. But through drawing and remembering her mother's encouraging words, the girl learns to be brave on her own until they are together again.

With two distinct illustrated covers, one on the jacket and the other on the case, vibrant art, and poignant text, When We Were Snails depicts the love between a child and mother, and the everlasting bond that exists between them, no matter the distance or time apart.

Author: Nan Cao
Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers
Published: 03/31/2026
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 10.34h x 10.27w x 0.45d
ISBN: 9798217028283
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2026
Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2026
Booklist 03/01/2026
School Library Journal 01/01/2026 pg. 36

About the Author
Nan Cao was born in China but is now a New York City-based illustrator, specializing in editorial illustration and children's books. Nan is the illustrator of the picture books Sour Cherries and The Carpet. Her work is inspired by surreal imagery and her daily life in the big city. When she is not drawing, Nan loves to hang out in the park, daydream under the sun, or get lost in her book collection.
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