And Then Came You

A lyrical love letter, written to families of all shapes and sizes.Liz Garton Scanlon, author of Caldecott Honor winner All the WorldA delightful rhyming picture book thats just right for anyone facing the challenges that come with change. Bit by bit, and branch by branch, this family tree grows to make room for more and more (and more!) love.Families grow and change, but what if you like things just the way they are? What if you arent ready to welcome in a new parent, a messy pet, or a baby sister who cries a lot and is leaking goo?! Change can be scary, but even a full heart has room to grow.Both hilarious and heartwarming, this endearing childrens book is a powerful tool for helping little ones understand that there are often silver linings to the changes life brings. Even when things are initially uncomfortable, an open heart paves the way and teaches us that a family can be full of love at any size.UNIVERSAL MESSAGE: Families inevitably change over time, andtransitions can bechallenging for a child who is used to the ways things used to be. The honest feelings and sweet messages woven into the story will resonate with families of all sizes and kinds.HUMOROUS FAMILY BOOK: Tackling a challenging issue with humor and compassion, this lighthearted and unexpectedly quirky childrens book is heartwarming and healing all at once.GUESSING GAME RHYTHM: This isan incredible read-aloud with polished rhyming text and an energetic plot. Young listeners will have fun guessing what word comes next, creating a guessing game that uses both rhyme and theturn of the page.Perfect for:Families experiencing change, whether introducing a new step-parent, a pet, or a new babyGift-giving to big brother, big sister, or newly blended familyAnyone who loves a funny and heartwarming read-aloudFans of classic books about families, like Todd Parr's The Family Book