{"product_id":"and-then-came-you-when-families-grow-love-grows-too-christina-shawn-hardcover","title":"And Then Came You: When Families Grow, Love Grows Too -- Christina Shawn, Hardcover","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A lyrical love letter, written to families of all shapes and sizes.\"--Liz Garton Scanlon, author of Caldecott Honor winner \u003ci\u003eAll the World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFamilies 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUNIVERSAL MESSAGE: Families inevitably change over time, and transitions can be challenging for a child who is used to the ways things used to be. The honest feelings and sweet messages woven into the story will resonate with families of all sizes and kinds. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e HUMOROUS FAMILY BOOK: Tackling a challenging issue with humor and compassion, this lighthearted and unexpectedly quirky children's book is heartwarming and healing all at once. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e GUESSING GAME RHYTHM: This is an incredible read-aloud with polished rhyming text and an energetic plot. Young listeners will have fun guessing what word comes next, creating a guessing game that uses both rhyme and the turn of the page. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Families experiencing change, whether introducing a new step-parent, a pet, or a new baby \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Gift-giving to big brother, big sister, or newly blended family \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Anyone who loves a funny and heartwarming read-aloud \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fans of classic books about families, like Todd Parr's \u003ci\u003eThe Family Book\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christina Shawn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chronicle Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\/22\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.95 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11\" H x 9.3\" L x 0.5\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781797213606\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47024639180954,"sku":"9781797213606","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/3015\/4138\/files\/9781797213606.jpg?v=1774726644","url":"https:\/\/unclejonsbookfactory.com\/products\/and-then-came-you-when-families-grow-love-grows-too-christina-shawn-hardcover","provider":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}