{"product_id":"before-you-were-here-where-we-come-from-what-were-made-of-and-how-we-got-here-hardcover","title":"Before You Were Here: Where We Come From, What We're Made Of, and How We Got Here - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eScott Westerfeld\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJessica Lanan\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDive into a vibrant celebration of our connection to the natural world in this stunning picture book perfect for fans of Matt de la Pe?a and Loren Long's LOVE and Jason Chin's THE UNIVERSE IN YOU.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eBefore you were here, you were everywhere...\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eYou 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. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow that you're here, the world waits for you. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEverywhere. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFollow a young child as he explores the world around him and begins to understand that he is connected to all things -- sunshine which nourishes us, water which makes up most of our bodies, and soil which contains minerals that keep us strong and healthy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBlending a tale of new life with real science, this picture book by \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the Uglies series Scott Westerfeld and illustrated by Sibert Honor-winning Jessica Lanan is a sweeping ode to a parent's love for their child, budding life, and the Earth that we live on. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e*Includes robust backmatter that expands on the ways the natural world lives in our bodies.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScott Westerfeld\u003c\/b\u003e is the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-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. \u003ci\u003eBefore You Were Here \u003c\/i\u003eis his debut picture book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJessica Lanan\u003c\/b\u003e is the Sibert Honor-winning creator of\u003ci\u003e Jumper: A Day in the Life of a Backyard Jumping Spider\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Fisherman \u0026amp; the Whale\u003c\/i\u003e, a Colorado Book Award finalist and winner of the Bull-Bransom Award for wildlife art. She has illustrated many other picture books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Lost Package\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJust Right: Searching for the Goldilocks Planet, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThank You, Moon\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Boulder, Colorado, with her daughter and cat.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9.9 x 10.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 10, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51752988737824,"sku":"9781250799326","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/cd91a65f5654d174a72d918778f24273.webp?v=1780009490","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/before-you-were-here-where-we-come-from-what-were-made-of-and-how-we-got-here-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}