From 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. 
You 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. 
 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. You Were the First is 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."

Author: Stephanie Graegin, Patricia MacLachlan
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 09/24/2013
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.40h x 9.50w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780316185332
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s): 
Publishers Weekly 07/01/2013
Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2013
School Library Journal 09/01/2013 pg. 127
Booklist 09/15/2013 pg. 67
New York Times Book Review 11/10/2013 pg. 42
New York Times Book Review 11/17/2013 pg. 28
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2014 - Recommended, Satisfactory
About the Author
Patricia Maclachlan is the author of many beloved children's books, including Sarah, Plain and Tall, which won the Newbery Medal in 1986, several other bestselling books in the Sarah series, and picture books including All the Places to Love, What You Know First, Your Moon, My Moon, and Before You Came, 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. 
Stephanie Graegin is the illustrator of Don't Feed the Baby, Water in the Park, Happy Birthday, Bunny! and 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.