Next to Me

This is such a simple book-a child looks at the things next to them, then what is next to that. But the art and simple text evoke an incredible child-like wonder that makes the reader pause and look.......more

Oh, my goodness, this book. NEXT TO ME by Daniel Salmieri and Sophia Haas is a beautiful ode to all the wonderfulness around us: the people, the pets, the scenery, the community and all the things that wrap us up in wonder and in love. The cut-paper collages leap off the page and invite readers to c......more

A bright and playful picture book that follows a young city child throughout their day. With its sprightly first-person narrative voice, focused on describing everything in their neighborhood and their home, this intimate portrait will give young listeners ample opportunities to compare and contrast......more

As a former ESOL teacher, I immediately see how this would be a great picture book addition to kindergarten classes' bookshelves as well as in the book carts for ESOL teachers. From the title, readers will already pick up that "next to..." will be the repeating phrase throughout the book. A "twisty......more