Next to You (Hardcover) - by Lori Haskins Houran

Dimensions (Overall): 8.1 Inches (H) x 8.1 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)
Weight: .6 Pounds
Number of Pages: 32
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Family / New Baby
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Co
Author: Lori Haskins Houran
Age Range: 4-8 Years
Language: English

About the Book

When it comes to new babies, friends, or other loved ones, we should remind them of just how darling they are. But are they cuter than a piglet in a sweater? A basket of baby chicks? An elephant calf taking a bath? Of course! Sweet, funny, irreverent, but above all, cute, this keepsake-size book is perfect for both gift-giving and cuddly story...

Book Synopsis

When it comes to new babies, friends, or other loved ones, we should remind them of just how darling they are. But are they cuter than a piglet in a sweater? A basket of baby chicks? An elephant calf taking a bath? Of course! Sweet, funny, irreverent, but above all, cute, this keepsake-size book is perfect for both gift-giving and cuddly story times.

Review Quotes

"Pass on by that copy of On the Day You Were Born and tuck this into a shower gift instead." The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, April 1, 2016

"A refreshing alternative to hypersentimental entries in the 'I love you more than anything!' genre: sincere without being goopy." Kirkus Reviews, December 15, 2015

"Houran's irreverent tone and some clever details like an opening page where gift-givers can write the name of their favorite child, 'who is just the cutest, ' get the job done." Publishers Weekly, December 11, 2015

About The Author

Lori Haskins Houran has been writing and editing children's books since 1992. She currently lives in Florida with her two book-loving sons, and they spend summers in Lori's home state of Maine. Sydney Hanson started drawing at an early age. She is an experienced 2-D and 3-D production artist and has worked for Nickelodeon and Disney Interactive. She lives in Minnesota.