While Were Here

Award-winning creators Anne Wynter and Micha Archer share a mother-daughter tale about delighting in small pleasures throughout the city. Perfect for fans of Oge Mora and Sophie Blackall.

Anne Wynter perfectly captures the hurry and hustle of a busy day. But when plans change and a girl and her mother slow down to savor small pleasures, the real celebration begins.

Dazzling, kaleidoscopic cut paper artwork from Caldecott Honor artist Micha Archer highlights each special moment in this sweet tribute to time spent together.

Anne Wynteris the author of numerous board books and picture books, includingSo Many Years,Everybody in the Red Brick Building, andNell Plants a Tree, which won the Ezra Jack Keats Award and the Golden Kite Award and was selected as the 2023 Texas Great Read. Originally from Houston, Texas, Anne currently lives in Austin, Texas, with her family. To learn more or say hello, visit annewynter.com.

Micha Archeris an author and illustrator. Her bookDaniel Finds a Poem,one of three Daniel books,received the Ezra Jack Keats Award. Her bookWonder Walkerswas selected as a Caldecott Honor book. She illustrates with collage papers she collects and creates. Micha lives in western Massachusetts with her husband in a house they built, surrounded by gardens and forests.

• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Publish Date: March 24, 2026
• Pages: 40
• Language: English
• Type: Hardback
• EAN/UPC: 9780063238299
• Dimensions: 11.0 X 10.0 X 0.0 inches | 1.1 pounds
• BISAC Categories: Kids