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Today We'll Be Eaten

by Alan Barillaro Publisher: ROCKY POND BOOKS

Two friends meet an uncertain day

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AlbakiReads Editorial

Two friends meet an uncertain day

Ladybug and Dragonfly are swept into a storm and left floating helplessly on a river, convinced they are in danger. Their wait for what comes next becomes a story about uncertainty, friendship, and the unexpected turn a day can take. By morning, new companions have entered the picture, and the book connects the pair’s experience with being present and open to change. The premise gives young readers a concrete way into themes of worry and discovery, framed around two small creatures facing a situation they cannot control.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 exploring feelings such as worry and uncertainty
  • Young readers who enjoy stories about friendship and unexpected encounters
  • Adults seeking a picture-book starting point for conversations about living in the moment

Themes

FriendshipUncertainty and worryBeing presentOpenness to the unexpected

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Book overview

This reassuring, poetic, and gently humorous story of two friends facing uncertainty and discovering joy is a classic in the making, perfect for fans of Jon Klassen and Charlie Mackesy.

Written and illustrated by the Academy Award-winning creator of the animated short film Piper.


"Dragonfly, what do you think today will bring?" Ladybug asked.

Ladybug and Dragonfly are caught in a storm, floating upside down and helplessly on the river. They are certain that today they'll be eaten.
But as they stare nervously up at the sky, waiting for that terrible fate . . . something vastly different happens. By the next morning, they will have made some surprising new friends and learned a lot about living in the moment and being open to the unexpected.
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