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.

Review Quotes

★ "It's a powerful view of the ease that can emerge from unstructured time." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

★ "Gorgeous collage illustrations composed of meticulously cut and layered bits of paper adorn the pages of this story about a mother and daughter in a rush to get out the door." - Booklist (starred review)

★ "A sublime celebration of resilience and what is truly important." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

★ "Stunning. This special ode to slowing down offers a visually stimulating opportunity to intentionally pause, reset, and appreciate the moment." - Horn Book Reviews (starred review)

★ "A lively celebration. With spare text and lush illustrations, While We're Here makes its carpe diem message joyously clear on every beautiful page and speaks to readers of all ages." - BookPage (starred review)

★ "Walk, sit, and pause amidst glorious full spreads, emphasizing the quiet sort of community and connection that can come with stillness." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)

"Gorgeous illustrations highlight the frenetic pace of life often faced by children. Highly recommended." - School Library Journal

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 11.0 Inches (H) x 10.2 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.1 Pounds

Suggested Age: 4-8 Years

Number of Pages: 40

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Publisher: Clarion Books

Theme: General

Format: Hardcover

Author: Anne Wynter

Language: English

Street Date: March 24, 2026

TCIN: 1004472190

UPC: 9780063238299

Item Number (DPCI): 247-42-5242

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.5 inches length x 10.2 inches width x 11 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 1.1 pounds

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