You Are Not Alone - by Ingrid Law (Hardcover)

About the Book

A child is reminded that even in the stillness of night, when it feels like they are all alone, they are surrounded by nearby loved ones, a quiet neighborhood, and the natural sounds of a world that never fully sleeps.

Book Synopsis

Like Goodnight Moon and Time for Bed, this lyrical and soothing picture book from an award-winning author/illustrator team is sure to become a bedtime favorite.

Sometimes bedtime feels like a dark cave in the gloomy woods--like it's about to be you and no one else until morning. But this gentle, lovely book helps children remember that they are never alone. Not only is a parent probably right down the hall, but they are also among animals and neighbors, near the rumble of cars, the twinkle of stars, and even the reassuringly humming fridge.

Newbery Honor-winning author Ingrid Law has created a loving lullaby that will comfort even the most anxious of little ones, and acclaimed artist Xin Li's pictures delight with their charm and warmth.

Review Quotes

"Law's second-person prose conveys an empathic knowingness about nighttime fears before invoking soothing bedtime experiences as companions. Employing a texturized mix of materials, Li skillfully supports the story's cozy qualities with homey details and scenes that make the whole world seem friendly." --Publishers Weekly

"From the comfort of hugging a beloved stuffed animal to the helpful reminder that adults are always nearby, this imaginative story has a lyrical yet practical quality that is bolstered by Li's captivating mixed-media illustrations."--Booklist

"Li's lucid palette smooths the child's worries, easing concerns with vibrant lightness--and a never-far security quilt of primary colors. Beyond Law's verses, Li's detailed illustrations add additional comforts." --Kirkus

About the Author

Ingrid Law is the acclaimed author of three novels for young readers, including New York Times Bestseller and Newbery Honor Winner Savvy. Her books have appeared on more than thirty state reading lists and have been translated into twenty languages. When she isn't writing, Ingrid works as a bookseller in Denver, Colorado, and can often be found with her pup.

Xin Li is an illustrator and writer. She was born and raised in China and currently lives in Norway with her husband and their daughter. She is the creator of the acclaimed I Lived Inside a Whale and illustrator of Stephen Hawking's You and the Universe.