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And Then Came You

When Families Grow, Love Grows Too

Christina Shawn author Shahrzad Maydani illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Chronicle Books

Publishing:24th Apr '25

£12.99

This title is due to be published on 24th April, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

And Then Came You cover

A delightful rhyming picture book that’s 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 aren’t 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 children’s 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.

Perfect for:

  • Families experiencing change, whether introducing a new step-parent, a pet, or a new baby
  • Gift-giving to big brother, big sister, or newly blended family
  • Anyone who loves a funny and heartwarming read-aloud 
  • Fans of classic books about families, like Todd Parr's The Family Book 

“An honest depiction of how hard change can be evolves into a lyrical love letter, written to families of all shapes and sizes. Shawn writes with child-centered compassion and openhearted joy.”—Liz Garton Scanlon, author of Caldecott Honor winner All the World
 

ISBN: 9781797213606

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

40 pages