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Now I Am Paper (Imaginata Children's Books Book 2) Kindle Edition

4.2 out of 5 stars 42 ratings

Written in rhyme, this is a story of longing for a child who has gone on her way and left the old tree behind. It gives voice to love and loss, fear and hope, death and rebirth in a new form, as it is transformed first to pulp and then to paper, the very paper from which the child reads this story. The rhymes bring forth the sounds and smells of the forest. 

I remember: a gentler sound, 
The forest rustling in the rain 
Leaves were swirling all around 
I heard soft footsteps up the lane... 
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  • "For this very tender little story Uvi uses her talent as a watercolorist and graphic designer to make this book a work of art."- Grady Harp, HALL OF FAME TOP 100 REVIEWER, VINE VOICE
  • "Everything about this short book is exquisitely done! It covers a wide range of emotions and feelings ...it so much reminds me of the circle of life."- Chief, USN Ret...VT Town, TOP 500 REVIEWER
  • "Uvi Poznansky has taken the beauty of her art and combined it with the beauty of her poetic words while telling the tale of life, friendships, loss and change."- Dii,TOP 500 REVIEWER

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00YQS4O72
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Uviart
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 2, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 11.5 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 26 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 5
  • Book 2 of 2 ‏ : ‎ Imaginata Children's Books
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 10 years
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 42 ratings

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Uvi Poznansky
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Uvi Poznansky is a USA TODAY bestselling, award-winning author, poet and artist. “I paint with my pen,” she says, “and write with my paintbrush.” Her romantic suspense box set, Love Under Fire, made the USA TODAY bestselling list, as did her medical thriller box set, Do No Harm; and her romance box set, A Touch of Passion, was the 2016 WINNER of The Romance Reviews Readers' Choice Awards.

Education and work:

Uvi earned her B. A. in Architecture and Town Planning from the Technion in Haifa, Israel and practiced with an innovative Architectural firm, taking a major part in the large-scale project, called Home for the Soldier.

Having moved to Troy, N.Y. with her husband and two children, Uvi received a Fellowship grant and a Teaching Assistantship from the Architecture department at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. There, she guided teams in a variety of design projects and earned her M.A. in Architecture. Then, taking a sharp turn in her education, she earned her M.S. degree in Computer Science from the University of Michigan.

She worked first as an architect, and later as a software engineer, software team leader, software manager and a software consultant (with an emphasis on user interface for medical instruments devices.) All the while, she wrote and painted constantly, and exhibited in Israel and California. In addition, she taught art appreciation classes. Her versatile body of work includes bronze and ceramic sculptures, oil and watercolor paintings, charcoal, pen and pencil drawings, and mixed media.

Books and Genres:

Ash Suspense Thrillers with a Dash of Romance is a suspense series. It includes Coma Confidential, Virtually Lace, and Overdose.

Still Life with Memories is a family saga series with touches of romance. The series includes My Own Voice, The White Piano, The Music of Us, Dancing with Air, and Marriage before Death.

Still Life with Memories Bundle series includes volume I, Apart from Love (My Own Voice+The White Piano); and volume II: Apart from War (The Music of Us+Dancing with Air+Marriage before Death.)

The David Chronicles is a historical fiction series with a modern twist. It includes three novels--Rise to Power, A Peek at Bathsheba, and The Edge of Revolt--and six art through the ages collections, describing each moment of the story.

Her poetry book, Home, is in tribute to her father. Her collection of dark tales, Twisted, and her Historical Fiction book, A Favorite Son, are both new age, biblically inspired books. In addition, Uvi wrote and illustrated two children books, Jess and Wiggle and Now I Am Paper. For each one of these books, she created an animation video (find them on YouTube and on her Goodreads page.)

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Customers praise the book's exceptional poetry and illustrations, with one noting how the dazzling watercolors are guaranteed to fascinate children. The story receives positive feedback for its uplifting twist, and customers find it suitable for children of all ages, with one mentioning it's perfect for reading aloud.

14 customers mention "Visual style"14 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's visual style, describing it as beautifully illustrated with exceptional poetry and original artwork, with one customer noting that the dazzling watercolors are guaranteed to fascinate children.

"...I adore Ms. Poznansky’s lyrical writing style, it always takes me into new worlds and brings me into each character and the story or in this case..." Read more

"...this book I like--the flow of the lines combined with the simple yet moving illustrations...." Read more

"This is just simply a delightful flight of fancy...." Read more

"Now I am Paper is a beautifully illustrated rhyming book that is both heartbreaking and uplifting...." Read more

12 customers mention "Story quality"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the story enchanting and appreciate its uplifting twist, with one customer noting how it reminds them of the circle of life.

"...The story is golden, and the language is beyond price...." Read more

"...beautifully illustrated rhyming book that is both heartbreaking and uplifting...." Read more

"Very intriguing. Made me rethink a few things ..." Read more

"...Uvi Poznansky delivers with an enchanting story enriched by the original artwork that accompanies it...." Read more

5 customers mention "Age range"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book suitable for children of all ages, with one mentioning it's perfect for reading aloud.

"...Although it seems to be for young readers and listeners, older folks like me can "feel" it through the poetry and illustrations." Read more

"...The story is golden, and the language is beyond price. Perfect for reading aloud to children, and if you haven't any of those little critters handy,..." Read more

"...MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to children of ALL ages." Read more

"Interesting Artwork + Compelling Story = Enjoyment for All Ages..." Read more

3 customers mention "Poetry"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the poetry in the book, with one review highlighting its rhyming style and another noting its neat tree-themed content.

"...This lovely book also rhymes and the watercolor paintings were created by the author and are beautifully done. Most highly recommended...." Read more

"I liked this unusual poem about how a tree became a book!..." Read more

"POIGNANT & BEAUTIFUL POETRY & ILLUSTRATIONS..." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2025
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    Ms. Poznansky’s new children’s book, Now I am Paper (Imaginata) is a splendidly written book and illustrated book, that takes you on a journey into the heart and soul of a tree.

    The moving poetry speaks of the loneliness of the tree when the child has left it behind, and the birds no longer come to the nests they had left behind.

    It took me straight into the spirit and thoughts of the tree, and I loved every word and water colour painting.

    I adore Ms. Poznansky’s lyrical writing style, it always takes me into new worlds and brings me into each character and the story or in this case the tree, and I live it for a while. This book will stay with me for a very long time.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2017
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    Much about this book I like--the flow of the lines combined with the simple yet moving illustrations. But I also felt it lacked a closer connection with the boy. Events and transformations just happened--from tree to paper. I guess I'm thinking more along the impact of THE GIVING TREE. A few of the poetic lines could've been a bit more "poetic;" they didn't quite flow or grip my emotions. For instance: "They pressed, they grinded...." That should be "ground," past tense of grind. Another example: "...you climbed my gnarled root." The root is in the ground, so we don't climb it.

    Yet, this book draws me with a nostalgic feeling of childhood. Although it seems to be for young readers and listeners, older folks like me can "feel" it through the poetry and illustrations.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2017
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    This is just simply a delightful flight of fancy. Uvi Poznansky's, Now I Am Paper feels like one of those classics that never grows old, and unless you make the mistake of growing up, no reader will ever grow too old to appreciate its story of love and loss, fear and hope, death and rebirth in a new form, as the old tree is transformed first into pulp and then to paper, the very paper from which the child reads this story.

    The story is golden, and the language is beyond price. Perfect for reading aloud to children, and if you haven't any of those little critters handy, to anyone who has a heart!

    This may be a children's book, but as an adult, I absolutely enjoyed reading it. It has a nostalgic feel to it that's all but missing in todays publishing world. This is probably one of the nicest children's books I've come across in recent times. Five stars and recommended.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2017
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    Now I am Paper is a beautifully illustrated rhyming book that is both heartbreaking and uplifting. The book reminds me a little too much of the Giving Tree, but it is lovely nonetheless.

    Be sure to check the compatibility of the book to your devise. It is not compatible with the Kindle App on my iPhone or with my Kindle eReader. I read it on a Kindle Fire.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2016
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    Very intriguing. Made me rethink a few things ...
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2018
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    It is seldom that one finds a treasure that has the power to delight young and old readers at the same time. Uvi Poznansky delivers with an enchanting story enriched by the original artwork that accompanies it. The dazzling watercolors are guaranteed to fascinate children while adults will find themselves lost in the sensitive emotions that wind their way in and out of the story of a child and a tree.

    The author takes poetic license with her rhyming scheme, and I loved the way the rhythm of the poetry wins out over the chosen words. The Gothic fonts match the mood of the book, with sweeping loops that mimic the tree and leaves. I found the idea of writing the description on a leaf drawing very original. If you are reading the book on a Kindle Fire and find the text difficult to read, you can bring up a box with normal text with a simple double-click.

    This is a nice, simple tale with a learning opportunity at the end. Five stars.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2016
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    This was a beautifully written ode to growing up and watching those close to you getting on with their lives.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2017
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    Nice story and beautiful pictures. However, it was very difficult to read the words. It would be nice if the font was set up for electronic reading. As a printed book I imagine it would not be an issue. Reminded us of Shel Silverstein's book of a very similar plot.

Top reviews from other countries

  • Nelson Boll
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely Children’s Story Book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 5, 2016
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    “Now I Am Paper” is a really nice little children’s rhyming story book. The story teaches key topics of life in a way that children can understand. It also contains lovely illustrations that are actual watercolour paintings hand-drawn by the author herself. Kids will enjoy reading this again and again.
  • Richard Latham
    4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully illustrated
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 17, 2015
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    This is a short book which I wish I had in paperback for children and young people to borrow; so help them enjoy and appreciate the raw materials of a book more.
    It is a simple story told in verse about a boy who plays in and makes a friend of a tree.
    It is wonderfully illustrated and briefly reminded me of bygone years of reading Rupert the Bear.

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