Award-winning creators Anne Wynter and Micha Archer share a mother-daughter tale about delighting in small pleasures throughout the city. Perfect for fans of Oge Mora and Sophie Blackall.
Anne Wynter perfectly captures the hurry and hustle of a busy day. But when plans change and a girl and her mother slow down to savor small pleasures, the real celebration begins.
Dazzling, kaleidoscopic cut paper artwork from Caldecott Honor artist Micha Archer highlights each special moment in this sweet tribute to time spent together.
About the Author :
Anne Wynter is a playwright and freelance copywriter who began her career as a publicist in the book publishing industry. More than a dozen of her short plays have been produced around the country and included in such festivals as 14/48 Austin, the Austin One-Minute Play Festival, and The Lift Off New Play Festival in New York. Anne has a degree in drama from Washington University in St. Louis, she earned a certificate in short story writing from the University of Chicago, and she studied picture book writing at The Writing Barn. Everybody in the Red Brick Building is her debut. Anne currently lives in Austin, Texas with her husband, her two young sons, and her cat.
Review :
? "It’s a powerful view of the ease that can emerge from unstructured time." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
? "Gorgeous collage illustrations composed of meticulously cut and layered bits of paper adorn the pages of this story about a mother and daughter in a rush to get out the door." — Booklist (starred review)
? "A sublime celebration of resilience and what is truly important." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
? "Stunning. This special ode to slowing down offers a visually stimulating opportunity to intentionally pause, reset, and appreciate the moment." — Horn Book Reviews (starred review)
? "A lively celebration. With spare text and lush illustrations, While We’re Here makes its carpe diem message joyously clear on every beautiful page and speaks to readers of all ages." — BookPage (starred review)
? "Walk, sit, and pause amidst glorious full spreads, emphasizing the quiet sort of community and connection that can come with stillness." — The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)
"Gorgeous illustrations highlight the frenetic pace of life often faced by children. Highly recommended." — School Library Journal
