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    We Needed a You

    Author M.H. Clark
    Illustrated by Olivia Holden
    Hardcover
    $18.95 US
    Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed | Compendium
    8.31"W x 11.25"H x 0.39"D   | 14 oz | 32 per carton
    On sale Jun 01, 2025 | 40 Pages | 9781957891439
    Age 7 and up | Grade 2 & Up
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    This exquisite picture book melds tender rhyming words with expressively layered artwork to deliver a profound message of comfort and belonging every child needs to hear: The world is more magnificent with YOU in it!

    "Before you were here, there were people to love… to hold hands with and dance with and be with and hug. There were good friends and best friends and family too. But something was missing. We needed a you." —An excerpt from We Needed a You

    Let a little one know how much they matter, and celebrate how the world became a more vibrant place as soon as they arrived.

    Written by award-winning children's book author M.H. Clark, each page of this poetic book is a chance to connect with a child and tell them how deeply loved they are. Colorful illustrations invite readers to experience how their presence makes home cozier, days brighter, and ordinary moments fuller and more complete in countless ways.

    Gift the book to welcome a new baby, celebrate an adoptive family, or enhance a child's library.
    M.H. Clark is an award-winning poet and writer. Through her inspiring children’s stories, empowering books, and thought-provoking gifts and guided journals, Clark connects readers of all ages to the wonder in the world and the wonder within themselves. View titles by M.H. Clark
    Olivia Holden View titles by Olivia Holden

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    This exquisite picture book melds tender rhyming words with expressively layered artwork to deliver a profound message of comfort and belonging every child needs to hear: The world is more magnificent with YOU in it!

    "Before you were here, there were people to love… to hold hands with and dance with and be with and hug. There were good friends and best friends and family too. But something was missing. We needed a you." —An excerpt from We Needed a You

    Let a little one know how much they matter, and celebrate how the world became a more vibrant place as soon as they arrived.

    Written by award-winning children's book author M.H. Clark, each page of this poetic book is a chance to connect with a child and tell them how deeply loved they are. Colorful illustrations invite readers to experience how their presence makes home cozier, days brighter, and ordinary moments fuller and more complete in countless ways.

    Gift the book to welcome a new baby, celebrate an adoptive family, or enhance a child's library.

    Author

    M.H. Clark is an award-winning poet and writer. Through her inspiring children’s stories, empowering books, and thought-provoking gifts and guided journals, Clark connects readers of all ages to the wonder in the world and the wonder within themselves. View titles by M.H. Clark
    Olivia Holden View titles by Olivia Holden

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