Before You Were Here: Where We Come From, What We're Made Of, and How We Got Her

<p><i>Before you were here, you were everywhere...</i> <p/>You were once the sunshine when it struck the trees. You were water, powerful enough to wear away mountains. You were soil deep beneath the earth. <p/>Now that you're here, the world waits for you. <p/>Everywhere. <p/>Follow a young boy as he explores the world around him and begins to understand that he is connected to all things. Blending a beautiful tale of new life with the science of the universe, this incredible picture book is a sweeping ode to a parent's love for their child, budding life, and the Earth that we live on, perfect for fans of Matt de la Peña and Loren Long's LOVE and Jason Chin's THE UNIVERSE IN YOU.</p><br><br><b>Author:</b> Scott Westerfeld<br><b>Publisher:</b> Roaring Brook Press<br><b>Published:</b> 09/10/2024<br><b>Pages:</b> 32<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 1.00lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 11.00h x 9.00w x 1.00d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781250799326<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 4-8<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><p><b>Scott Westerfeld</b> is the #1 <i>New York Times</i>-bestselling author of over thirty books for adults and young readers, including the Uglies series and the Leviathan trilogy. He has been nominated for and has won numerous awards, including the Locus, the Nebula, and the Aurealis. Scott lives in New York City. <i>Before You Were Here </i>is his debut picture book. <p/><b>Jessica Lanan</b> is the Sibert Honor-winning creator of<i> Jumper: A Day in the Life of a Backyard J