Together Right Now
written and illustrated by Olga Fadeeva
published by Blue Dot Kids Press
In this quietly profound story, as one child reads these very pages, others are waking up, falling asleep, eating breakfast, and dreaming—reminding us that life is happening everywhere, together, in the same moment.
With painterly and tactile illustrations, lyrical language and a widening lens, the story moves from the quiet intimacy of everyday moments to the vast wonder of our planet. Young readers will see our Earth as a place of beautiful contrasts—day and night, city and jungle, desert and snow—where billions of people and millions of plants and animals breathe and live side by side.
Zooming out into space, Earth becomes a small blue dot floating in the universe, yet when we look closer, it is full of oceans and deserts, cities and rainforests, markets and farms, parents and children—alive, connected, and sharing this moment right now.
Together Right Now is a gentle, awe-inspiring picture book that invites young readers to pause and notice the world unfolding all at once. Olga Fadeeva’s vibrant, textural style with paint and collage give this story an energy beyond the words. The sparse yet weighty text unveils a poetic celebration of togetherness, mindfulness, and interconnectedness, encouraging children to look closer and appreciate the extraordinary world they are part of every single day.
Reviewed by Tara Lewis
