While We're Here
Published on 7. May 2026
Book
Hardback
40 pages
978-0-06-323829-9 (ISBN)
Description
*SIX STARRED REVIEWS!*
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.
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.
Reviews / Votes
? "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
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: Preschool, Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Dimensions
Height: 285 mm
Width: 258 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
510 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-06-323829-9 (9780063238299)
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Persons
Anne Wynter is the author of numerous board books and picture books, including So Many Years, Everybody in the Red Brick Building, and Nell 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 Archer is an author and illustrator. Her book Daniel Finds a Poem, one of three Daniel books, received the Ezra Jack Keats Award. Her book Wonder Walkers was 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.
Micha Archer is an author and illustrator. Her book Daniel Finds a Poem, one of three Daniel books, received the Ezra Jack Keats Award. Her book Wonder Walkers was 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.