{"product_id":"you-were-the-first-9780316185332","title":"You Were the First","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\u003cbr\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. \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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Little, Brown Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50598654443794,"sku":"9780316185332","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a337ae62-13f0-4a64-98ec-445fb878d5a1.jpg?v=1732188819","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/you-were-the-first-9780316185332","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}