{"product_id":"you-were-the-first-9780316185332","title":"You Were the First by Graegin, Stephanie","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom a Newbery Medal-winning author comes a contemporary classic that's perfect for new parents as well as families with new siblings on the way.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eYou were the first to smile. You were the first to cry. You were the first to lift your head, to look at the trees and flowers and sky.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e There is nothing like the first experience of having a child, a life-changing experience that completely transforms the meaning of love. While all babies in the family are special, a new sibling can be an especially challenging emotional transition for the firstborn, and this unique story addresses those insecurities head-on in a most gentle and lyrical way. \u003ci\u003eYou Were the First \u003c\/i\u003eis also a touching tribute to any baby's early milestones--those unforgettable moments that will always be cherished. From first smiles to first cuddles and even to that first kiss, here's a loving ode to every child's--and parent's--momentous \"firsts.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stephanie Graegin, Patricia MacLachlan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Little, Brown Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/24\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 9.50w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780316185332\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e161647 \/ You Were the First\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/15\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2013 pg. 127\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/15\/2013 pg. 67\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/10\/2013 pg. 42\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/17\/2013 pg. 28\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2014 - Recommended, Satisfactory\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatricia Maclachlan\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of many beloved children's books, including \u003ci\u003eSarah, Plain and Tall\u003c\/i\u003e, which won the Newbery Medal in 1986, several other bestselling books in the Sarah series, and picture books including \u003ci\u003eAll the Places to \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eLove\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWhat You Know First\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eYour Moon, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy Moon\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBefore You Came\u003c\/i\u003e, co-authored with her daughter. A board member of the National Children's Book and Literacy Alliance, she lives with her husband in Massachusetts. They have five grandchildren-all of whom are firsts in her heart. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephanie Graegin\u003c\/b\u003e is the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eDon't Feed the Baby\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWater in the Park\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHappy Birthday, Bunny! \u003c\/i\u003eand several other books. She studied fine arts at the Maryland Institute College of Art, and went on to attend the Pratt Institute, where she received a master of fine arts in printmaking. She lives in Brooklyn, New York. You can visit her online at www.graegin.com.","brand":"Little, Brown Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40816049455257,"sku":"9780316185332","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3367\/0297\/files\/img_d075fec9-d3df-4427-ba6e-d258c5542eb5.jpg?v=1724700835","url":"https:\/\/bookmarksretail.store\/products\/you-were-the-first-9780316185332","provider":"Bookmarks Retail","version":"1.0","type":"link"}